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K-12 public school district in SE Michigan.

Rochester Community Schools provides a world-class education to 15,000 students residing in the Greater Rochester area. With one early childhood center, 13 elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, and one alternative high school, our mission is to provide a quality education in a caring atmosphere so all students can attain the necessary skills and knowledge to become lifelong learners and contribute to a diverse, interdependent and changing world. To fulfill our mission and better position our students for the future, the community overwhelmingly voted to invest in our schools. By approving a $185 million bond proposal, funding is in place for improved student safety and school security and infrastructure and technology enhancements. RCS programs and services include: pre-K classes for children, ages 3-4; comprehensive K-12 curriculum; adult education; special education for ages 0-26; award-winning art and music programs; before and after-school childcare; and community enrichment programs. Rochester Community Schools is ranked as a top-three district in Oakland County based on science, social studies, math, and writing test scores. The district has a 96 percent graduation rate and 95 percent of our graduates attend post-secondary schools. The mean SAT score of RCS students is 12 percent higher than the state average and 14 percent higher than the national average. RCS employs highly skilled, caring teachers and staff, and supports a strong parent network. The district maintains a balanced budget that is sustainable, promotes growth, and supports high-quality student programs. More detailed information about curriculum and achievement is available on the district website.

Led by Superintendent Shawn Ryan and a supportive Board of Education, Clarkston is a highly regarded school district with an enrollment of 6,500 students. Our campuses cover a combined 418 acres and 63 square miles. We have seven elementary schools (K-5), one middle school serving grades 6-7, one junior high school for grades 8-9, Clarkston High School, which serves students in grades 10-12, and Renaissance High School, our alternative high school. Voters in Clarkston also recently approved a $76 million bond for district-wide upgrades in safety, security, facilities, and technology. Rigorous, highly comprehensive curricular offerings enable our students to prepare for future success. Clarkston's reputation as an outstanding school district is well established. We have two national Blue Ribbon schools and six others have earned Michigan Exemplary Blue Ribbon school status; Clarkston was recently named as one of Forbes Magazine's Top Suburbs to Live Well (citing our graduation rates and class sizes); our state assessment scores and Education YES! grades are among the best in Oakland County; and year after year, our graduates earn more than $5 million in scholarships. Here, we shepherd the social, emotional, and physical well-being of each child. Beginning at birth and continuing through life, we help Clarkston kids create a story of learning that leads to personal fulfillment, meaningful relationships, and positive contributions. We're guided by a supportive Culture of Thinking and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. In Clarkston, you can cheer for our state championship athletics, swing a hammer with our Construction Tech program, and be moved to tears at a live stage performance of Les Miserables. Make a difference in an academic environment that offers an engaging curriculum and limitless learning opportunities. We have the best schools around, and they're only getting better. Anywhere we go, we are proud to say... #WeAreClarkston!