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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
243 students

Showing 2001–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Showing 2001–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Showing 2001–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Black
74%
14%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

White
26%
60%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
74%
0.39

Showing 2001–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
59%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
2%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
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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