Summary:
The Clarkston School District operates three high schools serving grades 9-12, with a total enrollment of 767 students, anchored by the traditional Charles Francis Adams High School and two alternative programs, the Educational Opportunity Center and its smaller Educational Opportunity Center Reengagement program.
Charles Francis Adams High School is the district's primary and highest-performing high school, with strong English Language Arts scores and a 92.2% graduation rate that significantly exceeds the state average. In contrast, the Educational Opportunity Center faces profound challenges, with very low graduation and proficiency rates and an extremely high dropout rate of 49%, which heavily impacts the district's overall average. The very small Educational Opportunity Center Reengagement program serves older students with a more intensive, well-resourced model.
This creates a stark contrast within the district; a student at Charles Francis Adams High School has an excellent chance of success, while outcomes at the alternative center are severely challenged. Math proficiency is an area for improvement across the district, even at the higher-performing school. The data suggests the Clarkston School District's most pressing task is strengthening support and pathways for students in alternative education settings to ensure equitable outcomes for all.
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