At a glance
Reported students
294
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
234
ClimaxScotts High School: 294 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
23.8:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 301
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.7:1
What the reported data says about ClimaxScotts High School
ClimaxScotts High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Climax. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Climax-Scotts Community Schools. NCES reports 294 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.8:1, above the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (86.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.2%). English learners represent 7.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking ClimaxScotts High School
- 1How do the reported 23.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.7%
- Hispanic9.2%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Climax-Scotts Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
ClimaxScotts Virtual Academy
High · Grades 05–12
122 reported students
ClimaxScotts Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
234 reported students
Public schools near ClimaxScotts High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClimaxScotts Virtual Academy High · Climax-Scotts Community Schools | 05–12 | 122 | under 0.1 mi |
| GalesburgAugusta High School High · Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools | 09–12 | 263 | 5.7 mi |
| Lakeview High School High · Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) | 09–12 | 1,241 | 6.6 mi |
| Lakeview Alternative High School High · Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) | 09–12 | 67 | 8 mi |
| Michigan Youth Challenge Academy High · Marshall Public Schools | 09–12 | 119 | 8.1 mi |
| Battle Creek Area Learning Center High · Charter · Battle Creek Area Learning Center | 09–12 | 194 | 8.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about ClimaxScotts High School
What grades does ClimaxScotts High School serve?
ClimaxScotts High School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Climax-Scotts Community Schools.
How many students attend ClimaxScotts High School?
ClimaxScotts High School reported 294 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 301 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at ClimaxScotts High School?
The calculated ratio is 23.8:1, based on 294 students and 12.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is ClimaxScotts High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
ClimaxScotts High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Climax-Scotts Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of ClimaxScotts High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
28.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is ClimaxScotts High School in?
ClimaxScotts High School is part of Climax-Scotts Community Schools, based in Climax, MI, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near ClimaxScotts High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include ClimaxScotts Virtual Academy (under 0.1 mi), GalesburgAugusta High School (5.7 mi), Lakeview High School (6.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.