Clayton High School serves 102 students in grades 9-12.
Clayton High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clayton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Clayton High School's student population of 102 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
102 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Clayton High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Clayton High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1692 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
4%

Hispanic
n/a
13%

Black
n/a
9%

White
98%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clayton High School's ranking?
Clayton High School is ranked #1692 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Clayton High School often compared to?
Clayton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amery High School, Clear Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clayton High School?
The graduation rate of Clayton High School is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Clayton High School?
102 students attend Clayton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Clayton High School students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clayton High School offer ?
Clayton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clayton High School part of?
Clayton High School is part of Clayton School District.
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