Summary:
Clarkston School District serves approximately 2,495 students in 10 schools spanning prekindergarten through grade 12. The district includes four elementary schools, one middle school, three high schools, and two alternative programs, with performance varying considerably by school and subject. Overall, English language arts is the strongest tested area, while math is the most consistent challenge. The district ranks 135th of 238 Washington districts, at the 43rd percentile, with a two-star rating in the supplied data.
Charles Francis Adams High School is the strongest conventional school overall. It ranks in the 73rd percentile statewide, improved substantially over three years, and reports a 92.2% graduation rate and 4.5% dropout rate. Its 2025–2026 results were especially strong in English language arts and science, although math remains an area for improvement. Among elementary schools, Heights Elementary has the strongest broad academic results, exceeding district averages in all three tested subjects. Parkway Elementary is notable for long-term ranking improvement and strong math results, especially in third grade. Highland Elementary has some promising sixth-grade results but lower schoolwide proficiency, while Grantham Elementary has the lowest elementary results across subjects and should be a priority for support. Lincoln Middle School also stands out for particularly weak math performance.
The alternative programs serve different student populations and should not be compared directly with traditional schools. Discovery Virtual School has relatively strong English results, but its graduation rate is low and its math data are suppressed. Educational Opportunity Center has improved in English and science, but reports a 36.3% graduation rate and a 49.0% dropout rate. Educational Opportunity Center Reengagement is very small, while Special Services serves a specialized population. Parents comparing schools should focus on program fit, grade level, graduation and attendance support, and subject-specific results. Suppressed scores indicate unavailable data, not zero performance.
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