Clarkston Junior High School

www.clarkston.k12.mi.us/cms/

1,007 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Clarkston Junior High School, located on Waldon Road in Clarkston, Michigan, serves as a key academic institution within the Clarkston Community School District. Dedicated to the developmental needs of early adolescents, the school provides a structured environment that balances core academic rigor with opportunities for social and personal growth. The school is known for its commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school by fostering a culture of academic achievement, inclusivity, and community involvement.

As part of the wider Clarkston school system, the junior high benefits from a strong emphasis on technology integration and diverse extracurricular offerings. Students have access to a variety of clubs, athletics, and fine arts programs designed to encourage well-rounded development. By maintaining a focus on character education and high academic standards, Clarkston Junior High aims to provide a supportive foundation that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

1,007

Total Students

53.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clarkston Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	833
Hispanic	88
Black	20
Asian	17
Two or More	47
Pacific Islander	2

White
833 (82.7%)
Hispanic
88 (8.7%)
Two or More
47 (4.7%)
Black
20 (2.0%)
Asian
17 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clarkston Community School District
Phone:	(248)623-5600
Website:	http://www.clarkston.k12.mi.us/cms/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,007
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 518

Grade 9 489