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Chesaning Union High School

850 N 4TH ST, CHESANING, MI 48616 · (989) 845-2040 · Saginaw County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL381 STUDENTS
Enrollment
381
High
DISTRICT 200 · STATE 460
Student : Teacher
18.8:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.5:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
45%
170 students
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 55%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
108
Grade 10
100
Grade 11
84
Grade 12
89
Student demographics
White
33889%
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
287%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 9%
Black
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 18%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 4%
Two+
92%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Native American
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
19752%
Female
18448%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
381
-74 (-16%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
18.8:1
was 18.1:1
% White
89%
was 90%
% Hispanic
7%
was 7%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Chesaning Union High School

As an intimate senior high in CHESANING, Michigan, Chesaning Union High School caters to 381 students from grades 9 through 12, overseen by Chesaning Union Schools.

Chesaning Union Schools runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 1,377 students. Chesaning Union High School is one of those campuses.

On the student-mix side, Chesaning Union High School shows that nearly all students (89%) are White; the rest comes out to 7% Hispanic, 2% multiracial. That is visibly more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 71%.

On the resource side, The school reports having 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 18.8:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 21.6:1 average. An estimated 45% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Saginaw County (around 59%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Saginaw County indicate median household earnings sit near $60,622, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 14%. In all, Saginaw County runs 75 public schools (combined enrollment of about 25,621 students), of which Chesaning Union High School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education, around 0.0 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 3 other public schools cluster around Chesaning Union High School.

Chesaning Union High School operates from an outlying location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count declined 16%: 455 students in 2018 compared to 381 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, members of the Chesaning Union High School community share and discuss fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Saginaw County at a glance

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Population
188,665
Census ACS
Median income
$60,622
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
75
25,621 students

Quick facts

School name
Chesaning Union High School
District
Chesaning Union Schools
Address
850 N 4TH ST, CHESANING, MI 48616
Phone
(989) 845-2040
County
Saginaw County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
381
Teachers (FTE)
20
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
170 (45%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
260915004444
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Chesaning Union Schools
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Frequently asked questions

About Chesaning Union High School
What is the total enrollment at Chesaning Union High School?
Chesaning Union High School enrolls approximately 381 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Chesaning Union High School serve?
Chesaning Union High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does Chesaning Union High School have?
Chesaning Union High School employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.8:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Chesaning Union High School?
At Chesaning Union High School, the student body is approximately 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Chesaning Union High School?
Chesaning Union High School is overseen by Chesaning Union Schools in Saginaw County.
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