Clarkston High School vs. Brandon High School
Should you attend Clarkston High School or Brandon High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Clarkston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Brandon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,552 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 648 students in grades 7-12, Brandon High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
1,552 students
648 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#545 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#924 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
97%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
-
150
Grade 10 Students
491
154
Grade 11 Students
536
167
Grade 12 Students
525
177
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
85%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%