Is St Clair High School a good school?

St Clair High School ranks 221 st of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend St Clair High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 753 students attended St Clair High School.

What is the racial makeup of St Clair High School?

Students at St Clair High School are 94% White, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into St Clair High School?

St Clair High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Gearing Elementary School Elementary : Pine River Elementary School Middle : St Clair Middle School

St Clair High School

Summary:

St Clair High School is a public magnet high school serving grades 9-12 in Saint Clair, Michigan, with a student population of 767. The school is part of the East China School District, which is ranked 161 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

St Clair High School consistently performs well academically, ranking in the top 30-40% of Michigan high schools in recent years. In 2023-2024, the school ranked 221 out of 743 Michigan high schools, with a 4-star rating. This is higher than the nearby Marine City High School (ranked 241) and significantly higher than lower-performing schools like Port Huron High School (ranked 550) and Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy (ranked 786 in 2017-2018). St Clair High School also maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 92.9%, which is higher than the state average and nearby schools like Richmond Community High School (90.9%).

However, St Clair High School faces some challenges, such as declining performance in recent years, from a ranking of 138 out of 666 Michigan high schools in 2018-2019 to 221 out of 743 in 2023-2024. The school has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 8.6% in 2019-2020 to 22.6% in 2021-2022. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 23.86% in 2021-2022 to 29.07% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from lower-income families.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

2200 Clinton Ave
Saint Clair, MI 48079-5243

(810) 676-1700

District: East China School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
221^st of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,003

Feeder schools for St Clair High School:

Elementary:	Gearing Elementary School
	Pine River Elementary School
Middle:	St Clair Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 753

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.9%

African American:

1.5%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.3%

See top rated Michigan high schools

Compare St Clair High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details St Clair High School ranks better than 70.3% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.12. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at St Clair High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.9%), African American (1.5%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St Clair High School is 19.1. (See more...)

Compare St Clair High School employs 39.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at St Clair High School is $13,003.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St Clair High School:

SchoolDigger ranks St Clair High School 221^st of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See St Clair High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

East China School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East China School District 161^st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for St Clair High School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for St Clair High School

Compare

Rank History for all students at St Clair High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	78.76	137^th	705	80.6%
2007	74.55	188^th	767	75.5%
2008	79.72	145^th	750	80.7%
2009	82.09	112^th	754	85.1%
2010	82.68	101^st	765	86.8%
2011	86.39	60^th	784	92.3%
2012	86.85	84^th	773	89.1%
2013	82.02	119^th	805	85.2%
2014	82.88	105^th	799	86.9%
2015	85.74	92^nd	832	88.9%
2016	77.14	157^th	852	81.6%
2017	77.01	151^st	835	81.9%
2018	80.44	136^th	824	83.5%
2019	75.77	138^th	666	79.3%
2021	57.79	196^th	561	65.1%
2022	70.52	157^th	531	70.4%
2023	53.15	323^rd	735	56.1%
2024	64.12	221^st	743	70.3%

See the entire list of Michigan High School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at St Clair High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	13.09	292^nd	315	7.3%

See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St Clair High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	83.05	81^st	755	89.3%
2019	44.19	307^th	532	42.3%
2022	66.23	121^st	369	67.2%
2023	37.55	388^th	614	36.8%
2024	44.20	339^th	654	48.2%

See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at St Clair High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	84.44	82^nd	710	88.5%
2019	72.50	128^th	554	76.9%
2021	52.06	205^th	462	55.6%
2022	64.90	155^th	416	62.7%
2023	50.66	290^th	611	52.5%
2024	68.87	152^nd	619	75.4%

See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at St Clair High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	66.50	227^th	707	67.9%
2019	70.76	142^nd	543	73.8%
2021	52.56	190^th	472	59.7%
2022	67.05	148^th	440	66.4%
2023	45.15	332^nd	611	45.7%
2024	47.16	309^th	633	51.2%

See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at St Clair High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	72.84	158^th	708	77.7%
2019	68.47	153^rd	582	73.7%
2021	51.34	218^th	516	57.8%
2022	63.13	183^rd	492	62.8%
2023	43.64	348^th	647	46.2%
2024	52.90	268^th	638	58.0%

See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for St Clair High School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about St Clair High School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for St Clair High School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	602	0	5	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	611
1989	539	0	7	0	2	n/a	n/a	-1	547
1990	688	1	8	0	1	n/a	n/a	-3	695
1991	687	1	8	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	698
1992	725	2	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	736
1993	762	1	6	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	773
1994	769	1	5	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	780
1995	797	0	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	804
1996	797	0	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	804
1997	835	2	5	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	850
1998	848	2	4	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	865
1999	917	2	5	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	939
2000	944	5	5	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	967
2001	968	2	4	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	983
2002	976	4	2	17	6	n/a	n/a	0	1005
2003	976	4	2	17	6	n/a	n/a	0	1005
2004	986	4	3	12	6	n/a	n/a	0	1011
2005	994	5	2	10	6	n/a	n/a	0	1017
2006	1009	9	3	9	5	n/a	n/a	0	1035
2007	1005	10	7	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	1032
2008	1012	10	9	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	1039
2009	959	10	11	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	985
2010	974	8	14	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	1004
2011	942	9	8	5	2	1	2	0	969
2012	890	11	9	9	2	1	2	0	924
2013	863	7	6	5	1	1	2	0	885
2014	837	8	9	4	0	0	2	0	860
2015	806	9	14	5	0	0	4	0	838
2016	773	9	14	3	0	0	6	0	805
2017	782	11	14	3	1	0	6	0	817
2018	799	5	11	6	1	0	10	0	832
2019	748	1	13	8	0	0	12	0	782
2020	749	4	15	9	0	0	12	0	789
2021	735	4	14	10	0	0	11	0	774
2022	706	6	16	12	0	0	6	0	746
2023	719	8	14	13	3	0	10	0	767
2024	707	11	9	11	4	0	11	0	753

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at St Clair High School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	611	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	547	n/a	n/a	0
1990	695	45.0	15.4	1.3
1991	698	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	736	n/a	n/a	2.3
1993	773	n/a	0.0	3
1994	780	38.0	20.5	2.2
1995	804	36.6	22.0	3.5
1996	804	36.6	22.0	3.5
1997	850	44.0	19.3	2.1
1998	865	46.0	18.8	3
1999	939	49.0	19.2	3
2000	967	49.0	19.7	3.5
2001	983	52.0	18.9	2.3
2002	1005	50.3	20.0	8.2
2003	1005	50.3	20.0	8.2
2004	1011	49.4	20.5	10.7
2005	1017	49.2	20.7	11.9
2006	1035	49.4	21.0	12.9
2007	1032	47.4	21.8	14.6
2008	1039	46.4	22.4	14.8
2009	985	45.7	21.6	16.9
2010	1004	45.4	22.1	21.1
2011	969	44.2	21.8	22
2012	924	42.8	21.5	24.2
2013	885	40.4	21.9	22.1
2014	860	38.7	22.2	23.7
2015	838	39.0	21.4	20.4
2016	805	39.0	20.6	17.4
2017	817	39.0	20.9	18.7
2018	832	39.0	21.3	20.8
2019	782	43.6	17.9	21.6
2020	789	38.5	20.4	22.3
2021	774	38.6	20.0	24.4
2022	746	35.4	21.0	23.9
2023	767	36.9	20.7	29.1
2024	753	39.2	19.1	28.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio St Clair High School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	611	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	547	n/a	n/a	0
1990	695	45.0	15.4	1.3
1991	698	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	736	n/a	n/a	2.3
1993	773	n/a	0.0	3
1994	780	38.0	20.5	2.2
1995	804	36.6	22.0	3.5
1996	804	36.6	22.0	3.5
1997	850	44.0	19.3	2.1
1998	865	46.0	18.8	3
1999	939	49.0	19.2	3
2000	967	49.0	19.7	3.5
2001	983	52.0	18.9	2.3
2002	1005	50.3	20.0	8.2
2003	1005	50.3	20.0	8.2
2004	1011	49.4	20.5	10.7
2005	1017	49.2	20.7	11.9
2006	1035	49.4	21.0	12.9
2007	1032	47.4	21.8	14.6
2008	1039	46.4	22.4	14.8
2009	985	45.7	21.6	16.9
2010	1004	45.4	22.1	21.1
2011	969	44.2	21.8	22
2012	924	42.8	21.5	24.2
2013	885	40.4	21.9	22.1
2014	860	38.7	22.2	23.7
2015	838	39.0	21.4	20.4
2016	805	39.0	20.6	17.4
2017	817	39.0	20.9	18.7
2018	832	39.0	21.3	20.8
2019	782	43.6	17.9	21.6
2020	789	38.5	20.4	22.3
2021	774	38.6	20.0	24.4
2022	746	35.4	21.0	23.9
2023	767	36.9	20.7	29.1
2024	753	39.2	19.1	28.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for St Clair High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$305 (3.0%)	$9,924 (97.0%)	$10,229
2020	$326 (3.2%)	$9,781 (96.8%)	$10,106
2021	$349 (3.4%)	$9,946 (96.6%)	$10,295
2022	$499 (4.4%)	$10,885 (95.6%)	$11,384
2023	$781 (6.0%)	$12,222 (94.0%)	$13,003

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St Clair High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 138^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 323^rd of 735 High schools	23.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (St Clair High School)	51.9	29.7	22.2%
11th Grade Social Studies (East China School District)	48.4	31.8	16.6%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (St Clair High School)	69.3	62.5	6.8%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (East China School District)	62.1	62.2	0.1%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (St Clair High School)	46.6	31.3	15.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (East China School District)	41.9	33.9	8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	36.3	29.9	6.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	782	767	1.9%
African American	1	8	700%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	13	14	7.7%
Hispanic	8	13	62.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	748	719	3.9%
Two or More Races	12	10	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.6%	29.1%	7.5%

Schools Near St Clair High School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
St Clair High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2200 Clinton Ave	Saint Clair	48079	St. Clair County	East China School District	No	Yes	No	No	(810) 676-1700	753	39	19.1	28.3%	707 (93.9%)	11 (1.5%)	11 (1.5%)	9 (1.2%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.5%)	64.1	221^st of 743 public high schools	70.3%		53.2	323^rd of 735 public high schools	56.1%	102	58.0	26.5	40.4	47.4	$13,003	$781	$12,222
Marysville High School	Public	9-12	555 E Huron Blvd	Marysville	48040	St. Clair County	Marysville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 364-7161	792	36	22.2	30.8%	749 (94.6%)	9 (1.1%)	18 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	10 (1.3%)	68.6	187^th of 743 public high schools	74.8%		80.8	116^th of 735 public high schools	84.2%	71	61.2	29.5	42.9	46.7	$00	$00	$00
Technical Education Center	Public	11-12	499 Range Rd	Marysville	48040	St. Clair County	St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency	No	No	No	No	(810) 364-8990	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Marine City High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1085 Ward St	Marine City	48039	St. Clair County	East China School District	No	Yes	No	No	(810) 676-1900	456	30	15.3	40.1%	442 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	62.4	241^st of 743 public high schools	67.6%		58.5	281^st of 735 public high schools	61.8%	40	67.9	33.9	38.2	31.8	$14,199	$1,009	$13,191
St Clair County Intervention Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	1170 Michigan Rd	Port Huron	48060	St. Clair County	St. Clair County Intervention Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(586) 731-5300	44	6	7.9	100.0%	25 (56.8%)	7 (15.9%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (25.0%)								(n/a)					$18,876	$4,774	$14,101
Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	499 Range Rd	Marysville	48040	St. Clair County	Virtual Learning Academy of St. Clair County	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(810) 455-4480	140	10	14.0	73.6%	125 (89.3%)	8 (5.7%)	6 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	47.1	359^th of 743 public high schools	51.7%					(n/a)	39.1		39.1	34.8	$8,930	$1,286	$7,644
Port Huron High School	Public	9-12	2215 Court St	Port Huron	48060	St. Clair County	Port Huron Area School District	No	No	No	No	(810) 984-2611	1,058	57	18.6	68.8%	691 (65.3%)	139 (13.1%)	93 (8.8%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	125 (11.8%)	25.3	550^th of 743 public high schools	26.0%		15.6	628^th of 735 public high schools	14.6%	78	37.2	13.0	16.9	32.0	$15,199	$2,456	$12,742
Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy	Public	10-12	1109 20th St	Port Huron	48060	St. Clair County	Port Huron Area School District	No	No	No	No	(810) 242-4558	136	6	23.7	82.4%	88 (64.7%)	20 (14.7%)	8 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (14.0%)								(n/a)					$9,771	$761	$9,011
Blue Water Middle College Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	323 Erie St	Port Huron	48060	St. Clair County	Blue Water Middle College	Yes	No	No	No	(810) 989-5800	208	16	12.9	22.6%	187 (89.9%)	3 (1.4%)	7 (3.4%)	3 (1.4%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)								(n/a)					$8,549	$235	$8,314
Harrison Center	Public	6-12	55 15th St	Port Huron	48060	St. Clair County	Port Huron Area School District	No	No	No	No	(810) 455-0029	6	2	3.0		4 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)								(n/a)					$89,012	$12,424	$76,588

St Clair High School

St Clair High School:

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

East China School District:

What do you think?

Rank History for St Clair High School

Rank History for all students at St Clair High School

Rank History for Special Education students at St Clair High School

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St Clair High School

Rank History for Female students at St Clair High School

Rank History for Male students at St Clair High School

Rank History for White students at St Clair High School

Enrollment information for St Clair High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at St Clair High School

Student/Teacher Ratio St Clair High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for St Clair High School

Impact of COVID-19 on St Clair High School

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near St Clair High School