Serving 424 students in grades 6-12, Clairton Ms/hs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clairton Ms/hs's student population of 424 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clairton Ms/hs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clairton Ms/hs is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2363 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
66%
14%
White
18%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clairton Ms/hs's ranking?
Clairton Ms/hs is ranked #2363 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Clairton Ms/hs often compared to?
Clairton Ms/hsis often viewed alongside schools like Cornell High School, Thomas Jefferson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clairton Ms/hs?
The graduation rate of Clairton Ms/hs is 70-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Clairton Ms/hs?
424 students attend Clairton Ms/hs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Clairton Ms/hs students are Black, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clairton Ms/hs?
Clairton Ms/hs has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clairton Ms/hs offer ?
Clairton Ms/hs offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clairton Ms/hs part of?
Clairton Ms/hs is part of Clairton City SD School District.
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