Enrollment
15
High
DISTRICT 221 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VASSAR PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 263471000275
Clarence Fischer Center
1020 COMMERCE DR, VASSAR, MI 48768 · (989) 823-8535 · Tuscola County
GRADES 06–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL15 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
,
0 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
80%
12 students
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 1 | 7% |
| Grade 9 | 4 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 5 | 33% |
| Grade 11 | 2 | 13% |
| Grade 12 | 3 | 20% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Clarence Fischer Center ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Tuscola County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 15 | #789 of 844 | #11 of 12 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
15
-80 (-84%) vs 2020
-95% since 2000-01, when it was 286
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 15 | N/A | N/A | 80% (12) |
| 2023-24 | 14 | 0.8 | 18.7:1 | 79% (11) |
| 2022-23 | 74 | 3 | 24.7:1 | 96% (71) |
| 2020-21 | 95 | 4 | 23.8:1 | 97% (92) |
| 2017-18 | 199 | 6.6 | 30.3:1 | 100% (199) |
| 2015-16 | 199 | 8 | 24.9:1 | 48% (95) |
| 2010-11 | 196 | 15 | 13.1:1 | 83% (162) |
| 2000-01 | 286 | 15 | 19.1:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Clarence Fischer Center.
About Clarence Fischer Center
Clarence Fischer Center is the name of a small high school in VASSAR, Michigan. The school serves 15 students in grades 6 through 12 in 2024-25. The average among high schools in Michigan is roughly 460 students; this school is 97% smaller than that.
Besides Clarence Fischer Center, Vassar Public Schools runs 2 other schools. The district enrolls 808 students.
At Clarence Fischer Center, Black students make up 67% of the student body. The school is also 33% White. That is higher than the 1% Black share among all Tuscola County residents.
The school's lunch program data list 80% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. That rate is above the 54% average among public schools in Tuscola County.
Within Tuscola County, the median household income is $63,811, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 16% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. In all, Tuscola County has 30 public schools and roughly 6,459 students.
Nearest public school: Vassar Senior High School, about 1.2 miles away. Within five miles are 2 other public schools.
The federal government classifies Clarence Fischer Center's location as Rural: Distant.
In 2020-21 the school reported 95 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 15. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large.
Discussion on this page can cover science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Tuscola County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
52,980
Census ACS
Median income
$63,811
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
30
6,459 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Vassar Public Schools
- Vassar Senior High SchoolHigh · 427 students
- Central SchoolElementary · 366 students
- Enterprise PlaceElementary
Other schools in VASSAR
- Vassar Senior High SchoolHigh · 427 students
- Central SchoolElementary · 366 students
- Enterprise PlaceElementary
Nearby schools
- Vassar Senior High School1.2 mi · 427
- Central School1.4 mi · 366
- Meachum Elementary6.6 mi · 476
- MALC6.9 mi · 19
- Millington Junior High School7.0 mi · 240
- Millington High School7.0 mi · 358
Frequently asked questions
About Clarence Fischer CenterHow large is Clarence Fischer Center?
Clarence Fischer Center enrolls approximately 15 students in grades 06-12.
What age range does Clarence Fischer Center serve?
Clarence Fischer Center serves students from grade 06 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Clarence Fischer Center?
Approximately unreported students per teacher at Clarence Fischer Center.
What is the student diversity at Clarence Fischer Center?
Student demographics at Clarence Fischer Center are roughly 33% White, 67% Black.
What district is Clarence Fischer Center in?
Clarence Fischer Center is part of Vassar Public Schools.
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