Clay Junior-Senior High School is a public high school in Clay Township, Ohio, United States, located four miles north of the Portsmouth in Scioto County. It is the only high school in the Clay Local School District. Clay is a rural high school serving about 300 students in grades 7–12 in Southern Ohio.
Serving 142 students in grades 9-12, Clay High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Clay High School's student population of 142 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1939
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Clay High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clay High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1885 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
94%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clay High School's ranking?
Clay High School is ranked #1885 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Clay High School often compared to?
Clay High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clay High School?
The graduation rate of Clay High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Clay High School?
142 students attend Clay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Clay High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clay High School?
Clay High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Clay High School offer ?
Clay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clay High School part of?
Clay High School is part of Clay Local School District.
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