- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarkston, MI
Clarkston High School
Federal NCES profile for Clarkston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260990004475
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarkston High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Clarkston · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarkston High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarkston High School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Clarkston, MI.
School address
District: Clarkston Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260990004475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Clarkston High School held near 1,560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.3 → 78.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 260990004475 · Clarkston, MI Other · MID · TRAD
1,552 enr · 19.6:1 · 14.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarkston Junior High School (1,007 students)
Clarkston High School held near 1,560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.3 → 78.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Clarkston High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clarkston High School
1,552 students
- Clarkston Juni
Clarkston Junior High School
1,007 students
- Sashabaw Middl
Sashabaw Middle School
933 students
- Bailey Lake El 522
Bailey Lake Elementary School
522 students
- Springfield Pl 495
Springfield Plains Elem School
495 students
- Pine Knob Elem 487
Pine Knob Elementary School
487 students
What this shows Clarkston High School reports 1,552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarkston High School compares
Clarkston High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 73% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,552 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,552
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Michigan - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,234
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.7%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Clarkston High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Clarkston Community School District reports $16,234 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarkston High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkston Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sashabaw Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bailey Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springfield Plains Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Knob Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarkston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Clarkston
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,552 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clarkston High School
How many students attend Clarkston High School?
Clarkston High School has 1,552 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarkston, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,575 (2022-23) → 1,560 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarkston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarkston High School is 19.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clarkston High School?
14.6% of students at Clarkston High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarkston High School?
The largest demographic group at Clarkston High School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Clarkston, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarkston High School?
Clarkston High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clarkston High School rank among schools in Clarkston?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarkston High School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Clarkston, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clarkston on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarkston Community School District?
Besides Clarkston High School, Clarkston Community School District also operates Clarkston Junior High School (1,007 students), Sashabaw Middle School (933 students), and Bailey Lake Elementary School (522 students). See the Clarkston Community School District district page for the complete list.