Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

New rankings! SchoolDigger recently updated its Michigan rankings with newly released test scores for the 2025-26 school year.

Be the first to know when we post new rankings!

Clarkston High School

Q: Is Clarkston High School a good school?

Clarkston High School ranks 94 th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

94^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 88% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Clarkston High School is a large, highly rated public high school in Clarkston, MI, serving 1,552 students in grades 7-12 as part of the top-performing Clarkston Community School District.

Clarkston High School is an academic powerhouse in the region, consistently ranking among the top 15% of Michigan high schools. In the 2025-2026 school year, it earned a 4-star rating and ranked 94th out of 800 schools statewide (88th percentile). Its graduation rate is exceptional at 96.9%, far outpacing the state average of 84%, and its dropout rate is a mere 0.5%. The school also excels on standardized tests: 69% of students are proficient in SAT reading and writing, and 42.7% are proficient in SAT math. These numbers dwarf those of nearby traditional public schools. For example, Waterford Mott High School has just 36.7% reading proficiency and 7.7% math proficiency, while Waterford Kettering High School sits at 50% and 24.2%, respectively. Even Brandon High School, a solid performer, trails Clarkston by roughly 18 percentage points in both subjects. This success is part of a district-wide pipeline—Clarkston Junior High School also ranks in the 82nd percentile, ensuring students arrive at the high school well-prepared.

Clarkston achieves these results with notable efficiency. Its per-pupil spending of $16,023 is actually lower than that of several lower-performing neighboring schools, such as Waterford Mott ($19,074) and Waterford Kettering ($16,370). While the school's performance dipped slightly from a 5-star peak in 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, it remains a clear leader in the area. It's worth noting that the Clarkston Community School District also operates Renaissance Alternative High School, which serves a different, higher-need student population with intensive support—a reminder that school comparisons should account for the unique missions of each institution. For parents seeking a high-achieving, well-managed school with strong outcomes across the board, Clarkston High School is an outstanding choice.

1,552

Students ?

20.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,023

Per pupil spending ?

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6093 Flemings Lake Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346-1621

(248) 623-3600

District: Clarkston Community School District

Feeder schools for Clarkston High School:

Elementary:	Andersonville Elementary School
	Bailey Lake Elementary School
	Clarkston Elementary School
	Independence Elementary School
	More...
	North Sashabaw Elementary School
	Pine Knob Elementary School
	Springfield Plains Elementary School
Middle:	Sashabaw Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.4%

Hispanic:

6.8%

Two or more races:

2.8%

See top rated Michigan high schools

Compare Clarkston High School to nearby high schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 80th percentile in 2016 → 88th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (56% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Michigan high schools

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg54%

Michigan avg41%

94^th of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From top 20% (2016) to top 12% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Michigan High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3High Schools in the Clarkston Community School District

98^th of 625Clarkston Community School District among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	83.4	94 of 800	88.3%	★★★★☆
2025	87.5	63 of 739	91.5%	★★★★★
2024	89.4	62 of 743	91.7%	★★★★★
2023	62.1	239 of 735	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	83.7	84 of 531	84.2%	★★★★☆
2021	70.6	118 of 561	79.0%	★★★★☆
2019	77.7	127 of 666	80.9%	★★★★☆
2018	78.8	153 of 824	81.4%	★★★★☆
2017	79.9	129 of 835	84.6%	★★★★☆
2016	76.0	168 of 852	80.3%	★★★★☆
2015	72.9	217 of 832	73.9%	★★★★☆
2014	87.7	72 of 799	91.0%	★★★★★
2013	88.4	74 of 805	90.8%	★★★★★
2012	86.6	86 of 773	88.9%	★★★★☆
2011	85.4	69 of 784	91.2%	★★★★★
2010	86.9	60 of 765	92.2%	★★★★★
2009	89.6	54 of 754	92.8%	★★★★★
2008	88.2	65 of 750	91.3%	★★★★★
2007	84.9	78 of 767	89.8%	★★★★☆
2006	79.9	119 of 705	83.1%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	78.8	38 of 252	84.9%	★★★★☆
2018	67.0	57 of 254	77.6%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	40.0	46 of 69	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.9	41 of 70	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	20.0	70 of 87	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	59.1	19 of 102	81.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	73.4	128 of 686	81.3%	★★★★☆
2025	86.6	59 of 629	90.6%	★★★★★
2024	84.0	72 of 619	88.4%	★★★★☆
2023	56.8	241 of 611	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	80.7	78 of 416	81.3%	★★★★☆
2021	73.3	92 of 462	80.1%	★★★★☆
2019	70.7	134 of 554	75.8%	★★★★☆
2018	77.1	141 of 710	80.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	35.8	172 of 259	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.8	113 of 203	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	75.6	44 of 195	77.4%	★★★★☆
2023	28.1	143 of 190	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	41.6	54 of 83	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.7	35 of 64	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	63.4	31 of 97	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	39.9	108 of 201	46.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	66.3	164 of 719	77.2%	★★★★☆
2025	63.1	204 of 635	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.0	95 of 654	85.5%	★★★★☆
2023	45.2	336 of 614	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.5	177 of 369	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.4	157 of 417	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.4	228 of 532	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.1	195 of 755	74.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	85.2	67 of 693	90.3%	★★★★★
2025	82.5	79 of 628	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	89.8	51 of 633	91.9%	★★★★★
2023	58.9	223 of 611	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	81.0	80 of 440	81.8%	★★★★☆
2021	58.3	161 of 472	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.8	110 of 543	79.7%	★★★★☆
2018	73.7	167 of 707	76.4%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	68.1	44 of 179	75.4%	★★★★☆
2025	95.3	5 of 127	96.1%	★★★★★
2024	75.5	23 of 105	78.1%	★★★★☆
2018	66.6	32 of 93	65.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	60.7	68 of 220	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	37.9	73 of 125	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	77.4	19 of 130	85.4%	★★★★☆
2023	19.6	96 of 116	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	34.0	17 of 25	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.5	40 of 61	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.8	212 of 315	32.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	80.2	101 of 671	84.9%	★★★★☆
2025	85.3	71 of 639	88.9%	★★★★☆
2024	86.7	66 of 638	89.7%	★★★★☆
2023	55.7	253 of 647	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	82.9	82 of 492	83.3%	★★★★☆
2021	67.8	123 of 516	76.2%	★★★★☆
2019	74.3	131 of 582	77.5%	★★★★☆
2018	74.7	149 of 708	79.0%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)90th percentile~ school

White (2026)85th percentile-3 vs school

African American (2026)85th percentile-3 vs school

English Language Learner (2018)81st percentile~ school

Female (2026)81st percentile-7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)77th percentile-11 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)75th percentile-13 vs school

Special Education (2026)69th percentile-19 vs school

Hispanic (2026)34th percentile-55 vs school

Asian (2025)33rd percentile-58 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts72%+14 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing69%+17 vs state

Social Studies58%+15 vs state

Science44%+9 vs state

Mathematics43%+16 vs state

1.5

2 ratings · 1 written review

5★0

4★0

3★0

2★1

1★1

Rate Clarkston High School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, November 25, 2013

I am a teacher elsewhere. My stepchildren attend and/or have attended Clarkston. The oldest, in college, writes like a middle school student. The youngest has limped through the special ed program without being educated in basic areas. She has no idea how unprepared she is. Neither of them have received any college counseling at all. I would say this school system wholeheartedly embraces mediocrity. Close Quote

Schools Near Clarkston High School

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)			PSAT Mathematics (2026)			SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clarkston High School	Public	7-12	6093 Flemings Lake Rd	Clarkston	48346	Oakland County	Clarkston Community School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 623-3600	1,552	77	20.2	13.9%	1,325 (85.4%)	31 (2.0%)	106 (6.8%)	42 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	44 (2.8%)	83.4	94^th of 800 public high schools	88.3%		87.5	63^rd of 739 public high schools	91.5%	31			71.5			48.1	69.0	42.7		44.5		57.9	$16,023	$802	$15,220
Renaissance Alternative High School	Public	9-12	6558 Waldon Rd	Clarkston	48346	Oakland County	Clarkston Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 623-8060	116	18	6.3	47.4%	90 (77.6%)	8 (6.9%)	13 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	13.2	674^th of 800 public high schools	15.8%					(n/a)		45.5	25.0		363.6	354.1	25.0	375.0		15.0		20.0	$32,351	$836	$31,516
Clarkston Junior High School	Public	7-12	6595 Waldon Rd	Clarkston	48346	Oakland County	Clarkston Community School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 623-5600	1,007	54	18.7	16.8%	833 (82.7%)	20 (2.0%)	88 (8.7%)	17 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	47 (4.7%)	75.7	141^st of 800 public high schools	82.4%					(n/a)	76.4	70.3		48.4	42.9				48.0		69.0		$14,672	$769	$13,903
Oakland Schools Technical CampusNW	Public	9-12	8211 Big Lake Rd	Clarkston	48346	Oakland County	Oakland Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 922-5800	0	14	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Waterford Kettering High School	Public	7-12	2800 Kettering Dr	Waterford	48329	Oakland County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 673-1261	909	41	22.4	43.7%	653 (71.8%)	61 (6.7%)	124 (13.6%)	20 (2.2%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (4.8%)	43.5	424^th of 800 public high schools	47.0%		45.6	404^th of 739 public high schools	45.3%	20		53.8	51.5		19.6	20.1	50.0	24.2		35.5		41.1	$16,370	$1,643	$14,727
Waterford Mott High School	Public	9-12	1151 Scott Lake Rd	Waterford	48328	Oakland County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 674-4134	963	56	17.1	53.6%	483 (50.2%)	138 (14.3%)	248 (25.8%)	34 (3.5%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	53 (5.5%)	19.2	616^th of 800 public high schools	23.0%		21.6	569^th of 739 public high schools	23.0%	47		33.6	33.7		12.3	12.8	36.7	7.7		22.4		30.9	$19,074	$2,178	$16,896
Waterford Durant High School	Public	9-12	501 N Cass Lake Rd	Waterford	48328	Oakland County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 674-6347	120	12	9.7	78.3%	68 (56.7%)	20 (16.7%)	26 (21.7%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)								(n/a)			358.5			306.9	372.2	338.9		8.6		2076.4	$29,153	$2,613	$26,539
Brandon High School	Public	7-12	1025 S Ortonville Rd	Ortonville	48462	Oakland County	Brandon School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 627-1820	648	32	20.0	29.0%	550 (84.9%)	18 (2.8%)	49 (7.6%)	16 (2.5%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.5%)	55.6	306^th of 800 public high schools	61.8%		63.7	239^th of 739 public high schools	67.7%	67		55.2	62.3		38.4	26.6	51.5	26.2		39.4		39.4	$15,286	$992	$14,293
Learning Options High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	455 E Scripps Rd	Lake Orion	48360	Oakland County	Lake Orion Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(248) 693-5450	73	7	10.0	67.1%	49 (67.1%)	2 (2.7%)	10 (13.7%)	3 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (12.3%)	24.8	574^th of 800 public high schools	28.3%		20.1	582^nd of 739 public high schools	21.2%	8			50.0			392.0	393.5	381.5		15.8		2083.2	$17,585	$247	$17,338
Bethune Adult Education	Public	12	1051 Arlene Ave	Pontiac	48340	Oakland County	Pontiac City School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 451-7970	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Clarkston High School

What is the racial makeup of Clarkston High School?

Students at Clarkston High School are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

How many students attend Clarkston High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,552 students attended Clarkston High School.

What district is Clarkston High School in?

Clarkston Community School District

What schools feed into Clarkston High School?

Clarkston High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Andersonville Elementary School
Elementary : Bailey Lake Elementary School
Elementary : Clarkston Elementary School
Elementary : Independence Elementary School
Elementary : North Sashabaw Elementary School
Elementary : Pine Knob Elementary School
Elementary : Springfield Plains Elementary School
Middle : Sashabaw Middle School

Is Clarkston High School a good school?

Clarkston High School ranks 94^th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Rate Clarkston High School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MIMichigan High School Rankings

MIMichigan District Rankings

Schools in Clarkston, MI

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Clarkston High School!

Latest Michigan data All new data »

2025–26 M-Step, PSAT & SAT test scoresSep 4, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataJun 13, 2026

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 attendance dataJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.