Clarkston High School

Summary:

Clarkston High School is a public high school located in Clarkston, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,413 students. The school is part of the DeKalb County School District, which is ranked 138 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Clarkston High School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Georgia high schools, ranking 388 out of 458 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clarkston High School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, graduation rates, and socioeconomic factors. The school has struggled with low graduation rates, with a 4-year graduation rate of only 71.1% in the 2021-2022 school year, significantly lower than the state average of 83.7% and the DeKalb County average of 77.8%. Additionally, Clarkston High School's test scores on the Georgia Milestones Assessments are consistently well below the state and county averages across all subject areas, with only 18.5% of Clarkston students proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to 42% statewide and 33.7% in DeKalb County. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 100% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year.

When comparing Clarkston High School to nearby schools in the DeKalb County district, it becomes clear that Clarkston is an outlier in terms of academic performance. For example, Druid Hills High School, located just 4.51 miles away, has significantly higher test scores and graduation rates, ranking 182 out of 458 Georgia high schools in the 2023-2024 school year. While the challenges facing Clarkston High School are significant, the school's relatively high spending per student suggests that additional resources could be leveraged to support student learning and academic achievement, and the nearby Dekalb Early College Academy, which has consistently high test scores and a 100% graduation rate, could serve as a model for how to improve outcomes at Clarkston High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 618 N Indian Creek Dr
       Clarkston, GA  30021


(678) 676-5302

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
388th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,511 Help


Feeder schools for Clarkston High School:

Elementary:    Allgood Elementary School
    Dunaire Elementary School
    Indian Creek Elementary School
    Jolly Elementary School
Middle:    Freedom Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  1,413

Racial breakdown:

African American:
57.9%
Asian:
28.0%
White:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clarkston High School ranks worse than 84.7% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 16th among 23 ranked high schools in the DeKalb County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.48. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Clarkston High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Clarkston High School has the largest high school student body size in the DeKalb County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clarkston High School is $12,511, which is the 7th highest among 23 high schools in the DeKalb County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Clarkston High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Clarkston High School 388th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Clarkston High School in the ranking list.)

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 138th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clarkston High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 5.95 326th 335 2.7%
2007 8.19 345th 358 3.6%
2008 12.61 342nd 370 7.6%
2009 28.84 309th 372 16.9%
2010 25.68 326th 384 15.1%
2011 22.63 353rd 402 12.2%
2012 22.96 336th 396 15.2%
2013 22.84 364th 425 14.4%
2014 24.47 360th 425 15.3%
2015 25.35 327th 435 24.8%
2016 27.60 305th 426 28.4%
2017 24.18 307th 420 26.9%
2018 24.52 319th 428 25.5%
2019 24.08 325th 438 25.8%
2021 15.12 364th 410 11.2%
2022 22.66 320th 429 25.4%
2023 19.97 345th 442 21.9%
2024 16.48 388th 458 15.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Clarkston High School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Clarkston High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1377 1377
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1267 1267
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1300 1300
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1090 1090
1994 309 870 165 23 1 n/a n/a 0 1368
1995 205 984 153 31 2 n/a n/a 0 1375
1996 205 984 153 31 2 n/a n/a 0 1375
1997 223 1121 162 28 3 n/a n/a 0 1537
1998 136 1091 183 21 3 n/a n/a 0 1434
1999 144 1078 180 32 3 n/a n/a 0 1437
2000 143 1061 203 29 3 n/a n/a 0 1439
2001 78 815 189 33 1 n/a n/a 0 1116
2002 74 895 140 31 1 n/a n/a 0 1141
2003 74 895 140 31 1 n/a n/a 0 1141
2004 70 870 125 26 1 n/a n/a 0 1092
2005 50 942 120 30 2 n/a n/a 19 1163
2006 40 907 114 25 0 n/a n/a 12 1098
2007 37 950 109 30 0 n/a n/a 17 1143
2008 29 878 95 32 1 n/a n/a 10 1045
2009 30 737 112 36 1 n/a n/a 23 939
2010 44 717 171 47 1 2 19 0 1001
2011 53 689 263 50 0 1 13 0 1069
2012 53 816 385 44 1 0 12 0 1311
2013 45 959 470 49 2 0 8 0 1533
2014 36 942 467 63 3 2 10 0 1523
2015 47 975 455 52 1 2 12 0 1544
2016 49 1001 525 53 0 3 11 0 1642
2017 37 950 502 61 1 2 16 0 1569
2018 51 934 465 53 4 2 14 0 1523
2019 51 843 467 51 1 1 8 0 1422
2020 80 844 474 58 3 0 13 0 1472
2021 70 844 471 55 6 2 15 0 1463
2022 49 843 440 64 4 5 16 0 1421
2023 84 818 395 83 4 4 25 0 1413

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clarkston High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1377 79.0 17.4 8.8
1991 1267 78.0 16.2 16.5
1992 1300 76.0 17.1 25.4
1993 1090 67.0 16.3 36.1
1994 1368 81.2 16.8 36.9
1995 1375 76.0 18.1 39.3
1996 1375 76.0 18.1 39.3
1997 1537 95.0 16.2 56.8
1998 1434 82.2 17.4 56.8
1999 1437 88.7 16.2 65.3
2000 1439 85.0 16.9 52.4
2001 1116 77.3 14.4 51.1
2002 1141 78.3 14.6 57
2003 1141 78.3 14.6 57
2004 1092 75.0 14.6 60.6
2005 1163 74.5 15.6 68.9
2006 1098 75.4 14.6 75.2
2007 1143 74.0 15.4 72
2008 1045 74.5 14.0 77.2
2009 939 65.1 14.4 84.9
2010 1001 65.0 15.4 86.3
2011 1069 68.3 15.6 89.1
2012 1311 86.5 15.1 89.5
2013 1533 93.3 16.4 88.8
2014 1523 104.7 14.5 87.1
2015 1544 104.0 14.8 84.5
2016 1642 108.0 15.2 85.1
2017 1569 105.4 14.8 100
2018 1523 112.4 13.5 100
2019 1422 107.9 13.1 100
2020 1472 109.9 13.3 99.2
2021 1463 111.4 13.1 99.2
2022 1421 99.9 14.2 n/a
2023 1413 91.9 15.3 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clarkston High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1377 79.0 17.4 8.8
1991 1267 78.0 16.2 16.5
1992 1300 76.0 17.1 25.4
1993 1090 67.0 16.3 36.1
1994 1368 81.2 16.8 36.9
1995 1375 76.0 18.1 39.3
1996 1375 76.0 18.1 39.3
1997 1537 95.0 16.2 56.8
1998 1434 82.2 17.4 56.8
1999 1437 88.7 16.2 65.3
2000 1439 85.0 16.9 52.4
2001 1116 77.3 14.4 51.1
2002 1141 78.3 14.6 57
2003 1141 78.3 14.6 57
2004 1092 75.0 14.6 60.6
2005 1163 74.5 15.6 68.9
2006 1098 75.4 14.6 75.2
2007 1143 74.0 15.4 72
2008 1045 74.5 14.0 77.2
2009 939 65.1 14.4 84.9
2010 1001 65.0 15.4 86.3
2011 1069 68.3 15.6 89.1
2012 1311 86.5 15.1 89.5
2013 1533 93.3 16.4 88.8
2014 1523 104.7 14.5 87.1
2015 1544 104.0 14.8 84.5
2016 1642 108.0 15.2 85.1
2017 1569 105.4 14.8 100
2018 1523 112.4 13.5 100
2019 1422 107.9 13.1 100
2020 1472 109.9 13.3 99.2
2021 1463 111.4 13.1 99.2
2022 1421 99.9 14.2 n/a
2023 1413 91.9 15.3 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Clarkston High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $998 (10.0%) $8,991 (90.0%) $9,989
2018 $1,015 (9.4%) $9,793 (90.6%) $10,808
2019 $873 (7.0%) $11,638 (93.0%) $12,511

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clarkston High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 325th of 438 High schoolsRanks 345th of 442 High schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Clarkston High School)22.616.2
 6.4%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (DeKalb County)40.630.9
 9.7%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Clarkston High School)21.816.8
 5%
   End of Course Coordinate Algebra (DeKalb County)26.621.9
 4.7%
   End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Georgia)33.726.4
 7.3%
End of Course Biology (Clarkston High School)19.320
 0.7%
   End of Course Biology (DeKalb County)38.632.6
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Clarkston High School)42.818.7
 24.1%
   End of Course United States History (DeKalb County)46.527
 19.5%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14221413
 0.6%
African American843818
 3%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian467395
 15.4%
Hispanic5183
 62.7%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White5184
 64.7%
Two or More Races825
 212.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Clarkston High School

Clarkston High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Allgood Elementary School
Elementary : Dunaire Elementary School
Elementary : Indian Creek Elementary School
Elementary : Jolly Elementary School
Middle : Freedom Middle School

Students at Clarkston High School are 58% African American, 28% Asian, 6% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Clarkston High School ranks in the bottom 15.3% of Georgia high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,413 students attended Clarkston High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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