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Clarkston High School 

6093 Flemings Lake Rd, Clarkston, Michigan | (248) 623-3600|Award Winning

(248) 623-3600

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#4,818 in National Rankings

Overall Score 72.71/100

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Grades

7-12

Grades 9-12 Enrollment

1,575

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

Overview of Clarkston High School

Clarkston High School is ranked 167th within Michigan. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Clarkston High School is 32%. The total minority enrollment is 13%, and 17% of students are economically disadvantaged. Clarkston High School is 1 of 4 high schools in the Clarkston Community School District.

Clarkston High School 2024 Rankings

Clarkston High School is ranked #4,818 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.

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SCORECARD

  • Took at Least One AP® Exam

    32%
  • Passed at Least One AP® Exam

    26%
  • Mathematics Proficiency

    46%
  • Reading Proficiency

    65%
  • Science Proficiency

    37%
  • Graduation Rate

    97%

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Ranking Factors

How Clarkston High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 673 schools ranked in Michigan.

College Readiness Index Rank

#4,216

National

#133

State

College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank

#3,667

National

#116

State

State Assessment Proficiency Rank

#4,377 (tie)

National

#167

State

State Assessment Performance Rank

#13,724 (tie)

National

#524

State

Graduation Rate Rank

#4,095 (tie)

National

#95 (tie)

State

Ranking Factors

National

State

College Readiness Index Rank

#4,216

#133

College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank

#3,667

#116

State Assessment Proficiency Rank

#4,377 (tie)

#167

State Assessment Performance Rank

#13,724 (tie)

#524

Graduation Rate Rank

#4,095 (tie)

#95 (tie)

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Students/Teachers at Clarkston High School

These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.

Grades 9-12 Enrollment

1,575

Student Enrollment by Grade:

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Student Diversity:

12.8%

Minority Enrollment

12.8%

Minority Enrollment

87.2%

White

6.0%

Hispanic

2.3%

Asian

2.1%

Black

2.1%

Two or More Races

0.3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.


Gender Distribution:

Female49%
Male51%

Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)

17%

Free Lunch Program (% of total)

15%

Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)

2%

Full-Time Equivalent Teachers

79

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Test Scores at Clarkston High School

U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).

College Readiness Index

28.1/100

Subject Proficiency:

Michigan administered the Michigan Merit Examination SAT and Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.

46

46

30

65

65

50

37

37

40

Mathematics

Reading

Science

School
District
State

Subject Proficiency Distribution:

Math

Reading

Level 2
Level 3

Overall Student Performance

This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.

Percentile Score on Michigan Merit Examination SAT and Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress

75.3%

Michigan Merit Examination SAT and Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations

Somewhat Below Expectations

Underserved Student Performance

This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.

Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient

29.3%

Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient

52.9%

Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students

6.8%

College-Ready Student Performance

High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.

National Percentile on College-level Exams

77.4%

Exam(s) Used for Index

AP® and IB

Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance

Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam

32%

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam

26%

Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam

81%

Exam Pass Rate

81%

International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Performance

Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. This information displays how the school's students participated and performed on IB exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam

10%

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam

10%

Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam

100%

Exam Pass Rate

85%

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School Data

School profile information is based on government data.

Graduation Rate

97% (well above state median)

Grades Served

7-12

Setting

Large Suburb

Charter School

No

Magnet School

No

Eligible for Title I Funding

No

District

This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.

Total Schools

4

Total Students

3,655

College Readiness (district average)

9.4

Proficient in Reading (district average)

65%

Proficient in Mathematics (district average)

46%

Proficient in Science (district average)

37%

Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)

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School Location

Clarkston High School

6093 Flemings Lake Rd

Clarkston, Michigan 48346

#4,818 in National Rankings

#167 in Michigan High Schools

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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.

AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.

International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.

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