Very Good
#933 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 29% in state
Clarkston Junior High School
High School · Clarkston Community School District · Clarkston, MI
A Clarkston Community School District high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
6595 WALDON RD, Clarkston, MI 48346
- Math 55% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 69% vs MI 60% (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Clarkston Junior High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clarkston Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Renaissance Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Student Support ServicesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Clarkston High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 7–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,560 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Clarkston Community School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #6 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 Junior High School is listed in Clarkston Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clarkston Junior High School
Clarkston Junior High School is a public high school in Clarkston, MI, part of Clarkston Community School District, serving approximately 982 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #933 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clarkston Junior High School
What grades does Clarkston Junior High School serve?
Clarkston Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Clarkston Junior High School?
Clarkston Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 982 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarkston Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarkston Junior High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clarkston Junior High School rank in MI?
Clarkston Junior High School ranks #933 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Clarkston Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clarkston Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clarkston Junior High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Clarkston Junior High School a charter school?
No, Clarkston Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clarkston Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Clarkston Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clarkston Junior High School?
21.3% of students at Clarkston Junior 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
- 982
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (248) 623-5600
- Area population (ZIP 48346)
- 22,954
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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