Summary:
The Clarkston School District in the Clarkston area has three high-school-level programs serving grades 7–12: Charles Francis Adams High School, Educational Opportunity Center, and Educational Opportunity Center Reengagement, with 767 students combined. Charles Francis Adams is the main traditional high school, enrolling 670 students, while the two Educational Opportunity Center programs are smaller, specialized options.
Charles Francis Adams High School is the strongest overall performer and has improved substantially in statewide rankings, rising from the 52nd percentile in 2023–24 to the 73rd percentile in 2025–26. Its 2024–25 graduation rate was 92.2%, well above the state rate of 82.6%, while its 4.5% dropout rate was less than half the state rate. Academically, Adams was especially strong in English language arts, with 67.7% of students proficient, and science, with 58.21% proficient. Math was its main area for improvement: 35.63% were proficient, slightly above the district but below the state. Science showed the biggest recent gain, improving by nearly 13 percentage points.
The Educational Opportunity Center serves 88 students and has a different mission and student population than Adams. Its 2024–25 graduation rate was 36.3% and its dropout rate was 49.0%, but these figures should be viewed in the context of an alternative program that may serve students who are behind in credits or returning to school. Its 2025–26 proficiency rates were 35.71% in English language arts and 45.45% in science, both below Adams and comparison results. Educational Opportunity Center Reengagement is the smallest program, with only nine students in grades 11–12. It has a very low 7.5 student-teacher ratio and the highest per-student spending, suggesting intensive support, but no outcome data are reported. Overall, Adams offers the strongest conventional high-school outcomes, while the smaller programs provide more specialized pathways for students with different needs.
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