Clarkston High School
- Clarkston High School serves 1,893 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 73% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Clarkston High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Clarkston High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Clarkston High School's student population of 1,893 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,893 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 93 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Clarkston High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,167 schools in Michigan (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Clarkston High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #473 out of 3167 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 2% | 18% |
| White | 88% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.52 |
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| Graduation Rate | 97% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clarkston Community School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Clarkston High School is Clarkston Junior High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Clarkston Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Clarkston Clarkston Early Childhood Center Special Education School
Grades: K | 70 students
0.5 miles
6397 Clarkston Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248)623-4350 0.5 K 70 - Clarkston Clarkston Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 362 students
1.0 miles
6589 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248)623-5100 1.0 K-5 362 - Clarkston Clarkston Junior High School Alternative School
Grades: 8-9 | 1186 students
1.0 miles
6595 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248)623-5600 1.0 8-9 1186 - Clarkston Renaissance Alternative High School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 153 students
1.0 miles
6558 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248)623-8060 1.0 6-12 153 - Clarkston Renaissance Virtual School Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 21 students
1.0 miles
6558 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248)623-8060 1.0 K-12 21
School Reviews
| 5 very nice my son will be attending next year. - Posted by Parent - tlitt |
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