Clarkston High School

Clarkson high school is not a very good school academic wise, but the teachers are not to blame. Some students just dont care and doesnt realize the importants of an education. Administrators only seems to care about making ayp and getting off of the needs improvement list, but they are very friendly. Well at least some of them. I would reccomend your child to go there only if he or she has trouble academic wise because most of the classes are easy to pass.
--Submitted by a student

I am a student here at clarkston high school. I can honestly say that most of the schools faculty is doing their best to help us strive for exellence. this may not be the best school in the dekalb county area, but you cant say their not trying
--Submitted by a student

The staff is supportive to the parent and student in that seeing the students needs and assisting them to acheive them
--Submitted by a parent

Clarkston High School's primary flaw is that the administrators are careless, and a majority of the students are careless. However, there are several students who actually strive for the best. I have been here for two years, and because i took advanced classes and AP courses, i didn't have to face the chaos of indifference. There are teachers who really care though, but without sufficient student motivation, Clarkston High School will never meet AYP, and will remain on the D-list in Dekalb
--Submitted by a student

Great school! it has a great ib diplomma program. It is very diverse than most schools and has a lot of cultures.

so lame and crazy. kids go n come back acting very lame
--Submitted by a parent

This school may not be the best. And it's just some kids who just don't want to learn. That's the parent's fault, not the teacher's. The parents should have done something about their son/daughter. As a current student; I can tell you, if you're determined and stay away from certain crowds, the school is great. The teachers are the best; can't say so for the administrators though. The teachers are extremely hardworking and they're reaaally friendly, they want you to pass; but it's hard for them if certain students don't want to. Which is why there are advanced classes. If you were in advanced classes; then you wouldn't be complaining.
--Submitted by a student

While there are teachers in the building who do not play by the book and push our kids, there are many of us (mostly new) who are constantly pushing and raising the bar. We are definitely NOT where we want or need to be. However, there are many of us who are working long hours to get us there. It takes time and lots of dedication on the parts of teachers, students, parents, and administration to work out the difficulties. We can do it.
--Submitted by a teacher

I feel as if this school is terrible. The teachers are pretty good, but it's the students lack of desire to learn that is the problem. Also, the principle seems to be focused on punishing the students. Suspension is not what we need, if anything, most of us need to be in school as much as possible. I feel that if you get the academics right first, then everyone will start carrying themselves with more dignity, and start behaving more like we're expected to. But I'll go ahead and say that I don't recomend this school to anyone who cares about their education. I really don't want to put Clarkston High School on my college application.
--Submitted by a student

My son goes to this school and he says it is the best school ever been to. He say the student are nice he play football for the high school team. And he says the teacher are really nice.
--Submitted by a parent