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Clairton City School District

Item: Clairton City School District
Rating: 2
Author: Public School Review

501 Mitchell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025-1559

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Bottom 50%

Tel: (412) 233-7090

www.clairton.k12.pa.us

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 755 students in Clairton City School District. This district's average is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.

Public Schools in Clairton City School District have an score of 9% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and score of 27% (versus the 56% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District

This State (PA)

# Schools

2 Schools

2,929 Schools

# Students

755 Students

1,665,424 Students

# Teachers

64 Teachers

124,094 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

Student By Grade

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Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Clairton City School District	Pennsylvania
Kind	44	150
1	57	158
2	57	161
3	65	169
4	66	162
5	59	168
6	63	169
7	77	171
8	54	173
9	56	185
10	59	181
11	61	178
12	37	177

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District Rank

Clairton City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (PA)

#611 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

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Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Clairton City School District
2023	#611
2022	#605
2021	#605
2019	#627
2018	#630
2017	#597
2016	#587
2015	#564
2014	#602
2013	#608
2012	#495
2011	#507
2010	#500

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38%

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Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Clairton City School District	Pennsylvania
2023	9%	38%
2022	9%	36%
2021	7%	38%
2019	18%	45%
2018	15%	45%
2017	15%	46%
2016	18%	46%
2015	20%	43%
2014	47%	72%
2013	49%	73%
2012	46%	74%
2011	43%	76%
2010	47%	75%

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26%

55%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Clairton City School District	Pennsylvania
2022	26%	55%
2021	21%	55%
2019	33%	62%
2018	15%	63%
2017	36%	63%
2016	35%	62%
2015	38%	62%
2014	43%	70%
2013	44%	70%
2012	38%	71%
2011	39%	73%
2010	43%	72%

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20-24%

57%

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Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Clairton City School District	Pennsylvania
2022	22%	57%
2021	32%	64%

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85%

87.5%

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Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Clairton City School District	Pennsylvania
2023	85%	87%
2022	77%	87%
2021	74%	87%
2020	84%	87%
2019	90%	86%
2018	74%	86%
2017	74%	86%
2016	84%	86%
2015	84%	86%
2014	74%	86%
2013	67%	85%
2012	64%	84%
2011	77%	85%

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(2022-23)

58.5%

23.3%

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Chronic Absenteeism Rate Trends
Year	Clairton City School District	Pennsylvania
2023	58.5%	23.3%
2022	52.2%	26.6%
2021	44.7%	18.9%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.50

0.60

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Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Clairton City School District	Pennsylvania
2023	0.49	0.58
2022	0.50	0.57
2021	0.50	0.57
2020	0.50	0.55
2019	0.50	0.54
2018	0.48	0.53
2017	0.48	0.52
2016	0.47	0.51
2015	0.45	0.51
2014	0.47	0.49
2013	0.44	0.48
2012	0.46	0.47
2011	0.46	0.46
2010	0.39	0.44
2009	0.36	0.44
2008	0.39	0.43
2007	0.40	0.41
2006	0.44	0.41
2005	0.45	0.40
2004	0.46	0.40
2003	0.47	0.38
2002	0.48	0.37
2001	0.50	0.37
2000	0.49	0.35
1999	0.49	0.35
1998	0.50	0.34
1997	0.50	0.34
1996	0.50	0.33
1995	0.50	0.33
1994	0.50	0.33
1993	0.51	0.31
1992	0.50	0.31
1991	0.50	0.31
1988	0.50	0.30

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% American Indian

n/a

% Asian

% Hispanic

16%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison (2013-2023)
Year	Clairton City School District	Pennsylvania
2023	3%	14%
2022	3%	14%
2021	2%	13%
2020	3%	13%
2019	3%	12%
2018	1%	11%
2017	1%	11%
2016	1%	10%
2014	1%	10%
2013	1%	9%

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% Black

69%

14%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)
Year	Clairton City School District	Pennsylvania
2023	68%	14%
2022	67%	14%
2021	67%	15%
2020	67%	15%
2019	67%	15%
2018	69%	15%
2017	69%	15%
2016	70%	15%
2015	71%	15%
2014	69%	15%
2013	72%	15%
2012	70%	15%
2011	69%	15%
2010	74%	16%
2009	78%	16%
2008	75%	16%
2007	74%	16%
2006	69%	16%
2005	66%	16%
2004	65%	16%
2003	64%	16%
2002	61%	15%
2001	55%	15%
2000	59%	15%
1999	58%	15%
1998	57%	14%
1997	56%	14%
1996	55%	14%
1995	54%	14%
1994	52%	14%
1993	50%	13%
1992	47%	13%
1991	47%	13%
1988	48%	13%

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% White

13%

60%

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White Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)
Year	Clairton City School District	Pennsylvania
2023	19%	62%
2022	20%	63%
2021	21%	63%
2020	20%	64%
2019	20%	65%
2018	21%	66%
2017	21%	67%
2016	22%	68%
2015	23%	68%
2014	23%	69%
2013	21%	70%
2012	23%	71%
2011	25%	72%
2010	26%	73%
2009	22%	73%
2008	25%	74%
2007	26%	75%
2006	33%	75%
2005	34%	76%
2004	35%	76%
2003	36%	77%
2002	39%	78%
2001	45%	78%
2000	41%	79%
1999	42%	79%
1998	43%	80%
1997	44%	80%
1996	45%	81%
1995	46%	81%
1994	48%	81%
1993	50%	82%
1992	53%	82%
1991	53%	82%
1988	52%	83%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

13%

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison (2011-2023)
Year	Clairton City School District	Pennsylvania
2023	9%	5%
2022	10%	5%
2021	10%	5%
2020	10%	4%
2019	10%	4%
2018	9%	4%
2017	9%	3%
2016	7%	3%
2015	6%	3%
2014	7%	3%
2013	6%	2%
2012	7%	2%
2011	6%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,711 is higher than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $28,094 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

This School District

This State (PA)

Total Revenue

$22 MM

$44,930 MM

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Total Revenues Trends
Year	Clairton City School District	Pennsylvania
2023	$22 MM	$30 MM
2022	$20 MM	$29 MM
2021	$18 MM	$27 MM
2020	$17 MM	$25 MM
2019	$17 MM	$25 MM
2018	$16 MM	$24 MM
2017	$16 MM	$24 MM
2016	$16 MM	$23 MM
2015	$14 MM	$21 MM
2014	$15 MM	$21 MM
2012	$14 MM	$20 MM
2011	$14 MM	$21 MM
2010	$14 MM	$21 MM
2009	$14 MM	$21 MM
2008	$14 MM	$21 MM
2007	$14 MM	$20 MM
2006	$13 MM	$20 MM
2005	$13 MM	$18 MM
2004	$14 MM	$17 MM
2003	$13 MM	$16 MM
2002	$13 MM	$18 MM
2001	$12 MM	$19 MM
2000	$12 MM	$18 MM
1999	$12 MM	$18 MM
1998	$11 MM	$18 MM
1997	$11 MM	$17 MM
1996	$11 MM	$17 MM
1995	$11 MM	$16 MM
1992	$8 MM	$14 MM
1990	$7 MM	$12 MM

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Spending

$21 MM

$43,758 MM

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Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Clairton City School District	Pennsylvania
2023	$21 MM	$30 MM
2022	$20 MM	$28 MM
2021	$18 MM	$25 MM
2020	$18 MM	$25 MM
2019	$18 MM	$25 MM
2018	$16 MM	$23 MM
2017	$18 MM	$23 MM
2016	$16 MM	$22 MM
2015	$15 MM	$20 MM
2014	$14 MM	$20 MM
2012	$14 MM	$19 MM
2011	$14 MM	$21 MM
2010	$15 MM	$20 MM
2009	$15 MM	$20 MM
2008	$14 MM	$20 MM
2007	$14 MM	$19 MM
2006	$13 MM	$21 MM
2005	$14 MM	$18 MM
2004	$13 MM	$17 MM
2003	$11 MM	$18 MM
2002	$11 MM	$19 MM
2001	$11 MM	$21 MM
2000	$10 MM	$18 MM
1999	$10 MM	$18 MM
1998	$9 MM	$18 MM
1997	$10 MM	$18 MM
1996	$9 MM	$17 MM
1995	$8 MM	$16 MM
1992	$9 MM	$14 MM
1990	$7 MM	$12 MM

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Revenue / Student

$28,711

$26,978

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Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Clairton City School District	Pennsylvania
2023	$26,861	$24,520
2022	$25,172	$22,621
2021	$23,063	$20,683
2020	$23,030	$17,423
2019	$21,137	$17,496
2018	$21,164	$16,267
2017	$20,031	$17,283
2016	$20,825	$16,027
2015	$17,764	$12,967
2014	$18,699	$13,618
2012	$19,248	$12,923
2011	$18,913	$13,182
2010	$19,138	$12,967
2009	$17,997	$12,476
2008	$18,231	$11,970
2007	$14,800	$12,325
2006	$14,164	$11,373
2005	$14,306	$9,887
2004	$14,712	$9,342
2003	$12,668	$8,561
2002	$13,231	$9,347
2001	$11,650	$9,246
2000	$11,384	$8,505
1999	$11,107	$8,127
1998	$10,556	$7,716
1997	$10,738	$7,409
1995	$9,976	$6,949
1992	$7,718	$6,008
1990	$6,946	$5,260

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Spending / Student

$28,094

$26,274

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Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Clairton City School District	Pennsylvania
2023	$26,284	$23,814
2022	$24,940	$21,674
2021	$22,552	$19,381
2020	$23,945	$17,371
2019	$21,737	$17,056
2018	$21,265	$15,644
2017	$22,684	$16,490
2016	$20,734	$15,754
2015	$18,665	$12,300
2014	$18,298	$13,435
2012	$18,969	$12,431
2011	$18,582	$12,980
2010	$20,109	$12,300
2009	$19,426	$11,944
2008	$18,345	$11,838
2007	$14,888	$11,937
2006	$14,052	$11,377
2005	$14,814	$9,707
2004	$13,814	$9,347
2003	$10,782	$9,243
2002	$11,327	$9,853
2001	$10,126	$10,315
2000	$9,420	$8,598
1999	$9,380	$8,268
1998	$9,037	$7,996
1997	$9,285	$7,728
1995	$7,413	$6,895
1992	$8,352	$6,055
1990	$6,747	$5,391

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Best Clairton City School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Clairton Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200

Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #22.

Clairton Middle School High School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200

Gr: 6-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clairton City School District?

Clairton City School District manages 2 public schools serving 755 students.

What is the rank of Clairton City School District?

Clairton City School District is ranked #614 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.

What is the racial composition of students in Clairton City School District?

69% of Clairton City School District students are Black, 13% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Clairton City School District?

Clairton City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.

What is Clairton City School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $28,094 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

District size: 2 schools
Grades: K-12
Enrollment: 755 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
: 85% (Btm 50% in PA)
: Bottom 50%
: 9% (Btm 50%)
: 26% (Btm 50%)
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education