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#1673 of 3,192 schools in MI

Clio Area High School

High School · Clio Area School District · Clio, MI

A high school in Clio, MI where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 MUSTANG DR, Clio, MI 48420

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation4.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.7:1
District spending per student$12,933
Chronic Absenteeism24.6%

Students at Clio Area High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
48%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
16%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
21%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Clio Area High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,426/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clio), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,427

Median home value

$177,800

Median rent

$797/mo

College educated

17.6%

Homeownership

80.8%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
4.6% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
10 boys'·8 girls'·41 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Clio Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–120.0 mi97Compare →
Ea Johnson Memorial HSEnrollment path unverified4.99–124.6 mi438Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Clio Area School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$12,933NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clio Area High School is listed in Clio Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clio Area High School

Clio Area High School is a public high school in Clio, MI, part of Clio Area School District, serving approximately 712 students in grades 8th-12th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,673 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clio Area High School

What grades does Clio Area High School serve?

Clio Area High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Clio Area High School?

Clio Area High School has an enrollment of approximately 712 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clio Area High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clio Area High School is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clio Area High School rank in MI?

Clio Area High School ranks #1,673 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Clio Area High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clio Area High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Clio Area High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clio Area High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Clio Area High School a charter school?

No, Clio Area High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clio Area High School a Title I school?

No, Clio Area High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clio Area High School?

50.8% of students at Clio Area High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
712
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Genesee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 48420)
21,213
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
44.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48420; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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