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#840 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 26% in state

St Clair High School

High School · East China School District · Saint Clair, MI

An East China School District high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2200 CLINTON AVE, Saint Clair, MI 48079

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation26.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.3:1
District spending per student$14,353
Chronic Absenteeism16.3%

Students at St Clair High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 50% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 63% (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

28.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where St Clair 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. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average366/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$80,313

Median home value

$276,600

Median rent

$1,090/mo

College educated

25.3%

Homeownership

82.2%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
26.3% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
East China Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.9K–124.7 mi47Compare →
Marine City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.19–12Not available456Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

East China School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#2 of 9
District spending per student
$14,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

St Clair High School is listed in East China School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About St Clair High School

St Clair High School is a public high school in Saint Clair, MI, part of East China School District, serving approximately 753 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #840 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Clair High School

What grades does St Clair High School serve?

St Clair High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend St Clair High School?

St Clair High School has an enrollment of approximately 753 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Clair High School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Clair High School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does St Clair High School rank in MI?

St Clair High School ranks #840 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is St Clair High School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Clair High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 St Clair High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Clair High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is St Clair High School a charter school?

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

Is St Clair High School a Title I school?

No, St Clair High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St Clair High School?

28.3% of students at St Clair 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
753
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
St. Clair County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 48079)
12,683
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
44.6
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 48079; 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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