Clarkson Secondary School Mississauga
Clarkson Secondary School is one of Mississauga’s older schools, and it has a smaller enrolment than many other public high schools in Mississauga. It is a member of the Peel District School Board.
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This high school is located in the Clarkson area of southwest Mississauga. It offers classroom education for students in grades 9-12.
There are currently nearly 700 students registered at this well established and storied facility, and out of the 700 enrolled students, approximately 200 are registered in French Immersion studies.
Clarkson Secondary was originally founded in 1969, and has expanded its facilities over time. Today the school is rated one of the better public high schools in Ontario, and it offers a wide assortment of academic programs for students.
Specialized Programs
Clarkson Secondary offers a full range of specialized academic courses for students.
SHSM
Clarkson SS offers a Specialist High Skills Major program for Manufacturing>
French Immersion
Here you will find a full French Immersion program, in addition to basic Core French courses.
ESL
Clarkson Secondary also offers English as a Second Language (ESL) studies.
OYAP
Finally, Clarkson is also a participant in the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) for skilled trades.
Further reading: full list of high school special programs in Ontario
Feeder schools include:
- Hillside Senior Public School
- Green Glade Senior Public School
- Hillcrest Public School
Address & Contact Information
2524 Bromsgrove Rd.
Mississauga, ON. L5J 1L8
Phone number: 905-822-6700
Email: clarkson.ss@peelsb.com
Website: https://clarksonss.peelschools.org/
School Board: Peel District School Board
School Type: Public High School
Academic Calendar: Semesters
School Size: students: 700
Religious Affiliation: None
Foundation Year: 1969
School Uniform: NO
Language of Instruction: English
Gender: Coeducational
School Facilities
Although Clarkson high school was founded over 50 years ago, it offers a good assortment of modern classrooms and work spaces for students.
Recent additions include a recently renovated library, new science labs, as well as numerous drama and art rooms, music areas, a large gymnasium, a weight room, a fitness center, access to the nearby Clarkson Community Centre public swimming pool, plus athletic fields and computer study areas.
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Sports
Clarkson SS is renowned for its sports teams, and offers a wide assortment of athletic opportunities for students, including:
- baseball
- basketball
- cross country skiing
- field hockey
- flag football
- football
- golf
- hockey
- rugby
- soccer
- softball
- swim team
- tennis
- track and field
- ultimate frisbee
- volleyball
- wrestling
Extracurricular Clubs
Despite its relatively small size, Clarkson has a wide variety of clubs and extracurricular activities, including:
- Anime
- Art Club
- Band and Choir
- Clarion School Newspaper
- Drama Club
- Africanada
- Amnesty International and Social Justice
- Christian Fellowship
- Duke of Edinburgh Club
- Environmental/ Recycling
- MSA Muslim Club
- Multicultural Club
- Audio-Visual and Sound Crew
- Auto Club
- Chess/Games Club
- Computer Club/ Website Club
- French Senior Scholars
- Math Senior Scholars
- Yearbook
- Model U.N.
Clarkson Secondary School Ranking
This public high school has consistently scored above average in the Fraser Institute’s annual ranking. This year’s score was 7.1 out of a possible 10, and the school is ranked 209th place out of 739 high schools in the province of Ontario. Compare school rankings.
School and Nearby Amenities
For recreation, Clarkson Secondary School has a large gymnasium, and a full assortment of track and field facilities. The school is located near to the heart of the historic town of Clarkson, with its extensive shopping and dining options, and is within a walkable distance from the Clarkson GO Station.
Boundary Map
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Clarkson boundaries cover an area extending from the Lake Ontario shoreline in the south, to the QEW highway in the north, from Winston Churchill Blvd. in the west, to an irregular line beyond Southdown Rd. in the east.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that school and district boundary data is up-to-date. It’s important to note, however, that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your school board.
Conclusion
Is Clarkson Secondary a good school? Clarkson Secondary School has consistently scored well above average in the provincial rankings for all high schools in Ontario as shown by ranking results from the Fraser Institute, and it also provides a wide array of specialty learning programs and extra-curricular activities that can enrich students in grades 9-12. Our answer would be yes, it is.
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