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#768 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 24% in state

Clawson High School

High School · Clawson Public Schools · Clawson, MI

A high school in Clawson, MI where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

101 John M Ave, Clawson, MI 48017

  • Math 32% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2021)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation8.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$17,003
Chronic Absenteeism25.6%

Students at Clawson High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 45% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (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

41.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Clawson 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 86Very Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated756/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clawson), 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

$86,935

Median home value

$251,600

Median rent

$1,255/mo

College educated

44%

Homeownership

73.5%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.3% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·27 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Royal Oak High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.69–121.0 mi1,338Compare →
Bishop Foley Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7private9–121.3 mi291Compare →
Churchill Community Ed CenterEnrollment path unverified6.99–121.6 mi93Compare →
Lighthouse Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–121.9 mi2,187Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Clawson Public Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$17,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clawson High School is listed in Clawson Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clawson High School

Clawson High School is a public high school in Clawson, MI, part of Clawson Public Schools, serving approximately 360 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #768 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clawson High School

What grades does Clawson High School serve?

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

How many students attend Clawson High School?

Clawson High School has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Clawson High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clawson High School rank in MI?

Clawson High School ranks #768 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Clawson High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clawson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Clawson High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clawson High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Clawson High School a charter school?

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

Is Clawson High School a Title I school?

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

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

41.7% of students at Clawson 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
360
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oakland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.6%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 48017)
11,271
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
40.7
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 48017; 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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