Clare Public Schools

The Clare Public Schools district in Michigan operates 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative high school). The district serves a predominantly white student population, with some variation in student demographics and academic performance across the schools.

Clare High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 113 out of 743 Michigan high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts a strong 90.6% four-year graduation rate, low 2.0% dropout rate, and outperforms state and district averages on several standardized test metrics. In contrast, Clare Pioneer High School, the alternative high school, faces significant challenges, with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting the need for targeted interventions.

Attendance and engagement appear to be an area of concern across the district, particularly at Clare Middle School and Clare Pioneer High School. Additionally, the significant variation in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the schools indicates the district may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation to ensure more equitable distribution and support for all students.