Clarkston High School

6093 Flemings Lake Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,579 students in grades 7-12, Clarkston High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clarkston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Clarkston High School's student population of 1,579 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,579 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
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School Rankings

Clarkston High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarkston High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#327 out of 2925 schools
(Top 20%)
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51%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clarkston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
69%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
2%
18%
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White
88%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
This chart display the diversity score of Clarkston High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clarkston High School's ranking?
Clarkston High School is ranked #327 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clarkston High School?
The graduation rate of Clarkston High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Clarkston High School?
1,579 students attend Clarkston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Clarkston High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarkston High School?
Clarkston High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Clarkston High School offer ?
Clarkston High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Clarkston High School part of?
Clarkston High School is part of Clarkston Community School District.

School Reviews

5   1/24/2014
very nice my son will be attending next year.
- Posted by Parent - tlitt

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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