High Schools in Clintondale Community Schools

Clintondale Community Schools is served by a single high school, Clintondale High School, which enrolls 360 students in grades 9-12 in Clinton Township, MI.

For parents, the most important takeaway is that Clintondale High School is a clear standout within its own district, even though it struggles compared to the rest of Michigan. The school’s graduation rate is an impressive 90.1%, far above the district’s 61.4% and even above the state average of 84.0%. Its dropout rate of 7.4% is nearly identical to the state’s 7.1% and dramatically better than the district’s 20.4%. Academically, the school outperforms its district in every subject—for example, SAT Reading/Writing proficiency is 19.5% versus the district’s 15%—but these numbers are still less than half of state averages. The school has consistently ranked near the 11th percentile in Michigan and holds a 1-star rating.

However, there are serious challenges. Over half of the students (54.3%) are chronically absent, which is nearly double the state rate of 27.9% and higher than the district’s 42.9%. This attendance crisis likely drives the low test scores, yet the school still manages to graduate most students—a paradox suggesting strong credit-recovery efforts rather than deep academic mastery. The school also spends a substantial $20,397 per student, yet this high funding does not translate into strong results. A notable weakness is math: in 2024-2025, SAT Reading/Writing proficiency (29.2%) was three times higher than math proficiency (9.7%). With 77.78% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a predominantly low-income population, making its high graduation rate a meaningful achievement despite the academic and attendance hurdles.