AJAX / PUBLIC SECONDARY
J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate
J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate serves Grades 9–12 on Harwood Avenue North in Ajax. Its official school information describes learning spaces including a gymnasium, technology rooms and an outdoor classroom. Families should review the current course calendar and guidance information for the programs that matter to their child.
- School board
- Durham District School Board
- School type
- Public secondary
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Language
- English
- Address
- 1355 Harwood Avenue North, Ajax, Ontario L1T 4G8
Subjects to explore
The school’s published 2024–25 welcome message mentions culinary arts, business, technology, fashion, dance and musical theatre. Confirm which courses are offered in the intended year rather than relying on that earlier message.
Support and planning
The school directs students to teachers, guidance and student-success resources for help with coursework and planning. Ask about the supports relevant to a transition from another school.
CHECK THE ADDRESS FIRST
School choice starts
with the right questions.
Attendance boundaries, programs, grade levels and admission rules can affect your options. A home’s municipality or proximity does not guarantee a place at this school.
EXPLORE THE AREA
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BEFORE YOUR NEXT MOVE
Your questions,
answered.
Which school board operates J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate?
J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate is part of Durham District School Board. Use the official school and board links on this page for current programs, school information and registration.
Will a home listed here qualify for admission to J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate?
A listed project does not establish eligibility for J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate. The new-home suggestions are grouped by municipality, not attendance boundary. Confirm the exact home address, program, grade and admission requirements with Durham District School Board before relying on a school assignment.
What does the academic score for J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate mean?
The 2025 Fraser Institute report gives the school 7.2 out of 10 using the 2023/2024 school year. The Fraser Institute score measures selected academic indicators. It is one starting point for research, not a complete assessment of teaching, student support, wellbeing or school fit.
UNDERSTAND THE COMPARISON
A useful starting point. A broader decision.
These lists order schools by their overall Fraser Institute score in the 2025 Ontario reports, using 2023/2024 results. The elementary report was published in January 2026 and the secondary report in November 2025. They are historical academic results, not 2026 test scores.
The Fraser Institute score measures selected academic indicators. It is one starting point for research, not a complete assessment of teaching, student support, wellbeing or school fit.
Coverage. We checked 200 rated schools located in Durham Region: 122 public elementary, 23 public secondary, 45 Catholic elementary and 10 Catholic secondary. Coverage includes English- and French-language schools across Durham’s municipalities, including Clarington. Public and Catholic schools are compared separately. Unrated schools are not treated as lower-rated schools.
Ties. Equal scores share a regional position. To display ten profiles, ties are ordered alphabetically by the current common school name, ignoring the French École prefix. A tied school outside the ten-profile selection is named on the relevant list; it is not academically lower-ranked.
Methodology source checked October 3, 2026.
Use the board’s current boundary and registration information, visit the school and discuss your child’s needs before making a school or home decision.
Sources & review notes
School details reviewed October 3, 2026. School information and academic results can change.
- Official school information Checked October 3, 2026
- Official school school resources Checked October 3, 2026
- Official school guidance resources Checked October 3, 2026
- Fraser individual school record — identity and result Checked October 3, 2026
- Fraser Institute 2025 school report Checked October 3, 2026
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