For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,746 students in Clarkston, MI. The top-ranked public high schools in Clarkston, MI are Clarkston Junior High School, Clarkston High School and Renaissance Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarkston, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Clarkston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public high schools.
Clarkston, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clarkston High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clarkston, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarkston Junior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6595 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5600
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5600
Gr: 7-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Clarkston High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6093 Flemings Lake Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3600
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3600
Gr: 7-12 | 1,560 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Renaissance Virtual School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6558 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5440
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5440
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Renaissance Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6558 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-8060
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-8060
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Oakland Schools Technical Campusnw
Vocational School
8211 Big Lake Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 922-5800
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 922-5800
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Student Support Services
Special Education School
6389 Clarkston Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-8080
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-8080
Gr: PK-12 | 1 student
Clarkston, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clarkston Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6397 Clarkston Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4350
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4350
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clarkston, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clarkston, MI include Clarkston Junior High School, Clarkston High School and Renaissance Virtual School. Clarkston has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public high schools are located in Clarkston?
6 public high schools are located in Clarkston.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarkston?
Clarkston public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Clarkston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clarkston include: Renaissance Alternative High School vs. Clarkston High School
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