Clayton High School

#1 Mark Twain Circle
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 871 students in grades 9-12, Clayton High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 871 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in MO)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clayton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Clayton High School's student population of 871 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
871 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
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School Rankings

Clayton High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clayton High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#18 out of 2092 schools
(Top 1%)
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80-84%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clayton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70-74%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
14%
15%
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White
64%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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≥99%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Clayton High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clayton High School's ranking?
Clayton High School is ranked #18 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Clayton High School often compared to?
Clayton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ladue Horton Watkins High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clayton High School?
The graduation rate of Clayton High School is 99%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Clayton High School?
871 students attend Clayton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Clayton High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clayton High School?
Clayton High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clayton High School offer ?
Clayton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Clayton High School part of?
Clayton High School is part of Clayton School District.

School Reviews

5   9/27/2010
Clayton High School (Go Greyhounds!) provides a quality environment for students in the formative years of their lives (adolescent through young adult). Education programs include traditional subjects (English, Science, Social Studies, Math) and a distinct advantage for college preparation as the school also has a top flight foreign language program and advanced courses in many areas including foreign language, music, theater and industrial arts. Athletics is an area that is well supported by students and faculty as an opportunity for young minds to learn and participate as they learn the values of team work, honesty and dedication. The level of involvement in all areas (academic and extracurricular) is supported by the triad of successful education (students, teachers and parents/the home) allows graduating Seniors a distinct advantage over many other schools because of the level of involvement and continual success of their alumni (CEO's of major corporations, medical professionals, lawyers and military leaders). Even though the facilities in every department are top flight, the difference between an education at Clayton and other public schools is the teachers and staff; they care about the students. As an alumni of this school I had a distinct advantage over my peers in the military because of the curriculum and the way that the district prepared me both academically and as a person for the challenges I would face 30 years after graduation.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - klfuj
5   12/3/2006
CHS is the best public school in the St. Louis area (that's not biased, I swear). There is a surfeit of extracurricular activities, and in addition to the traditional band, one can take piano or guitar. Every student is encouraged to participate in a sport, although it is not manditory. We score extremely high every year on standardized tests, and frequently win in the top ten at academic competitions. We have one of the best football teams in the county. (Go Greyhounds!) CHS also features a mix of ethnic groups (unlike Ladue).
- Posted by Student/Alumni - moons

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 871 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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