Clarenceville High School

Clarenceville High School is a public high school in Livonia, MI, serving 562 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Clarenceville School District.

For parents, the most encouraging news is that Clarenceville graduates its students at a rate of 89%, which is above the Michigan state average of 84% and has climbed steadily from about 79% just a few years ago. This suggests the school is effective at helping students stay on track to earn a diploma. However, academic test scores tell a more challenging story. On the SAT, about 38.5% of 11th graders were proficient in reading and writing, which is more than double the rate at nearby Redford Union High School (20.9%) but less than half the proficiency rate at Stevenson High School (72%). The biggest concern is math: only about 8-10% of 9th and 10th graders are proficient, compared to a state average above 31%. This is a critical weakness that significantly impacts the school's overall ranking.

Another area of concern is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 40.1%—higher than the state average of 27.9% and well above the rates at higher-performing schools like Farmington High School (27%). The school serves a student body where nearly 57% qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges. Interestingly, Clarenceville spends about $14,733 per student, which is actually slightly more than the top-performing Stevenson High School spends, suggesting that funding alone isn't the issue. The school's performance with its African American and White students is notably stronger than with its overall student body, indicating that some groups are finding success while others need more support. In short, Clarenceville is a school that gets students to graduation but struggles with academic achievement, particularly in math, and faces real challenges with attendance that likely affect learning.