Summary:
The Clarkston Community School District is a high-performing school district in Michigan, with 12 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district is ranked 61 out of 613 school districts in the state and maintains a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Within the district, a few schools stand out for their exceptional performance. Clarkston High School is the largest in the district, with 1,560 students, and consistently ranks among the top 63 high schools in Michigan. It boasts significantly higher test scores, particularly in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, compared to the state average. Bailey Lake Elementary School and Independence Elementary School also perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 132 and 103 elementary schools in Michigan, respectively, with test scores that surpass district and state averages.
While the district as a whole is high-performing, there are some areas of concern. The district's chronic absenteeism rate is significantly higher than the state average, and the alternative schools, such as Renaissance Alternative High School and Renaissance Virtual School, struggle with lower test scores and higher dropout rates compared to the district's other schools. Additionally, the district's free and reduced-price lunch rates vary widely across schools, suggesting pockets of economic disadvantage that may require targeted support and resources.
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