Clairton High School (Closed 2010)

501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Clairton High School serves 243 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
243 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
74%
14%
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White
26%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clairton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
1%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Clairton High School?
243 students attend Clairton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Clairton High School students are Black, and 26% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clairton High School?
Clairton High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clairton High School offer ?
Clairton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Clairton High School part of?
Clairton High School is part of Clairton City School District.

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