Chippewa Valley High School is a public, magnet high school located in Clinton Township, Michigan, United States. It serves grades 9–12 for the Chippewa Valley Schools.
Serving 2,162 students in grades 9-12, Chippewa Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,162 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chippewa Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chippewa Valley High School's student population of 2,162 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,162 students
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Motto
Once a Big Red, Always a Big Red.
School Rankings
Chippewa Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chippewa Valley High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1478 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
23%
18%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Big Red
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chippewa Valley High School's ranking?
Chippewa Valley High School is ranked #1478 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Chippewa Valley High School often compared to?
Chippewa Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dakota High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chippewa Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Chippewa Valley High School is 94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Chippewa Valley High School?
2,162 students attend Chippewa Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Chippewa Valley High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chippewa Valley High School?
Chippewa Valley High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Chippewa Valley High School offer ?
Chippewa Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chippewa Valley High School part of?
Chippewa Valley High School is part of Chippewa Valley Schools.
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