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#351 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 11% in state

Clarkston High School

High School · Clarkston Community School District · Clarkston, MI

A Clarkston Community School District high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6093 FLEMINGS LAKE RD, Clarkston, MI 48346

  • Math 51% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 69% proficient (2021)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation26.2%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20:1
District spending per student$16,393
Chronic Absenteeism18.2%

Students at Clarkston High School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency51%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency69%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

16.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Clarkston High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated774/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clarkston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$97,857

Median home value

$295,200

Median rent

$1,360/mo

College educated

40.6%

Homeownership

70.9%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48346; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
26.2% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·150 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics29sports offered
14 boys'·15 girls'·50 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Everest AcademyPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–120.7 mi407Compare →
Student Support ServicesEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–120.7 mi1Compare →
Renaissance Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.19–121.0 mi140Compare →
Clarkston Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.17–121.2 mi982Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Clarkston Community School District

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#2 of 12
District spending per student
$16,393NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clarkston High School is listed in Clarkston Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clarkston High School

Clarkston High School is a public high school in Clarkston, MI, part of Clarkston Community School District, serving approximately 1,560 students in grades 7th-12th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #351 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clarkston High School

What grades does Clarkston High School serve?

Clarkston High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Clarkston High School?

Clarkston High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,560 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarkston High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clarkston High School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clarkston High School rank in MI?

Clarkston High School ranks #351 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Clarkston High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clarkston High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Clarkston High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clarkston High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Clarkston High School a charter school?

No, Clarkston High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clarkston High School a Title I school?

No, Clarkston High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clarkston High School?

16.8% of students at Clarkston High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
1,560
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers (FTE)
78
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oakland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.2%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 48346)
22,954
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
41.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48346; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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