Clay High School

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Clay High School ranks 205 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Clay High School is a public high school located in Green Cove Springs, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,666 students. The school is part of the Clay District, which is ranked 10th out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Clay High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with consistently high graduation rates ranging from 91.5% to 94.9% over the past few years, outperforming the state average. Students at Clay High School also generally perform better than the state average on standardized tests, including EOC (End of Course) exams and FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Clay High School's proficiency rates were higher than the state averages in Algebra 1 (66% vs. 55%), Geometry (68% vs. 53%), Biology 1 (77% vs. 67%), and US History (81% vs. 68%). However, the school faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 46.7% in 2022-2023, which is still lower than some nearby schools like Pace Center For Girls Clay (65.8%) and R.C. Bannerman Learning Center (80.2%).

When compared to other high schools in the area, Clay High School stands out as a relatively high-performing school, but it faces some challenges in terms of racial diversity. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (69.51%) compared to nearby schools like Orange Park High School and Ridgeview High School, which have more diverse student populations. This could be an area for the school to explore in terms of ensuring equitable access and support for all students. Overall, Clay High School is a strong performer within its district, but it may have room for improvement to reach the level of top-performing schools in the region, such as Fleming Island High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2025 Fl-16
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

(904) 336-7175

District: Clay

SchoolDigger Rank:
205^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,714

Feeder schools for Clay High School:

Elementary:	Charles E. Bennett Elementary School
	Lake Asbury Elementary School
	Shadowlawn Elementary School
Middle:	Green Cove Springs Junior High School
	Lake Asbury Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.1

Number of students: 1,666

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.5%

Hispanic:

13.3%

African American:

12.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clay High School ranks better than 74.6% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 4^th among 8 ranked high schools in the Clay School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.81. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Clay High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Clay High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (69.5%), Hispanic (13.3%), African American (12.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clay High School is 20.1. 9 high schools in the Clay School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Clay High School employs 82.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clay High School is $8,714. 7 high schools in the Clay School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Clay High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Clay High School 205^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Clay High School in the ranking list.)

Clay:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay 10^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clay High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	48.41	274^th	484	43.4%
2005	51.97	249^th	487	48.9%
2006	54.18	230^th	477	51.8%
2007	58.91	233^rd	563	58.6%
2008	61.66	222^nd	577	61.5%
2009	58.61	263^rd	587	55.2%
2010	70.13	173^rd	620	72.1%
2011	72.91	161^st	622	74.1%
2012	63.09	139^th	606	77.1%
2013	60.00	197^th	648	69.6%
2014	63.53	201^st	687	70.7%
2016	61.50	174^th	693	74.9%
2017	54.82	242^nd	714	66.1%
2018	52.64	255^th	716	64.4%
2019	52.54	266^th	734	63.8%
2021	51.07	263^rd	746	64.7%
2022	47.57	313^th	774	59.6%
2023	58.96	208^th	792	73.7%
2024	60.81	205^th	807	74.6%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Clay High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	822	221	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1052
1989	846	219	8	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1079
1990	800	210	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1023
1991	849	209	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1068
1992	830	198	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1036
1993	838	201	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1054
1994	691	154	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	856
1995	884	136	18	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	1058
1996	884	136	18	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	1058
1997	1082	150	21	25	3	n/a	n/a	0	1281
1998	1252	177	24	33	2	n/a	n/a	0	1488
1999	1371	152	27	36	1	n/a	n/a	0	1587
2000	1474	164	35	45	2	n/a	n/a	0	1720
2001	1486	173	30	42	4	n/a	n/a	0	1735
2002	1805	201	40	55	5	n/a	n/a	0	2106
2003	1805	201	40	55	5	n/a	n/a	0	2106
2004	1087	153	15	43	2	n/a	n/a	0	1300
2005	905	164	13	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	1117
2006	914	153	15	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	1118
2007	941	144	19	53	1	n/a	n/a	13	1171
2008	1084	173	21	65	3	n/a	n/a	21	1367
2009	1144	153	17	68	4	n/a	n/a	39	1425
2010	1148	138	20	84	4	n/a	n/a	40	1434
2011	1104	129	21	86	5	0	37	0	1382
2012	1096	127	17	82	4	1	28	0	1355
2013	1049	128	19	83	2	1	30	0	1312
2014	1098	143	17	93	3	2	43	0	1399
2015	1082	166	15	94	2	1	42	0	1402
2016	1111	165	8	104	2	3	48	0	1441
2017	1070	166	10	118	3	2	43	0	1412
2018	1062	148	14	132	3	2	38	0	1399
2019	1101	165	11	139	3	5	47	0	1471
2020	1129	170	15	155	3	6	45	0	1523
2021	1100	173	14	154	3	4	51	0	1499
2022	1159	204	14	190	5	5	56	0	1633
2023	1158	206	12	222	7	5	56	0	1666

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clay High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1052	73.0	14.4	26.3
1989	1079	73.0	14.7	26.1
1990	1023	74.0	13.8	26.6
1991	1068	72.0	14.8	27.2
1992	1036	69.0	15.0	22.3
1993	1054	67.0	15.7	22.9
1994	856	64.0	13.4	19.7
1995	1058	57.0	18.6	15.7
1996	1058	57.0	18.6	15.7
1997	1281	67.0	19.1	12.7
1998	1488	65.0	22.9	13.1
1999	1587	82.0	19.4	14.5
2000	1720	88.0	19.5	12.7
2001	1735	99.0	17.5	11.9
2002	2106	100.0	21.1	12.3
2003	2106	100.0	21.1	12.3
2004	1300	74.0	17.6	20.2
2005	1117	72.0	15.5	20.8
2006	1118	81.0	13.8	23.4
2007	1171	89.0	13.2	24.4
2008	1367	96.0	14.2	23.7
2009	1425	109.9	14.1	26.8
2010	1434	99.0	14.4	27.9
2011	1382	96.3	14.3	29.1
2012	1355	90.6	14.9	31.9
2013	1312	92.0	14.2	30.6
2014	1399	88.0	15.8	36.7
2015	1402	86.0	16.3	34.7
2016	1441	80.0	18.0	37.4
2017	1412	82.0	17.2	40.4
2018	1399	76.0	18.4	43.6
2019	1471	77.0	19.1	38.5
2020	1523	78.6	19.3	37.5
2021	1499	76.6	19.5	32.2
2022	1633	81.8	19.9	32.1
2023	1666	82.8	20.1	42.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clay High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1052	73.0	14.4	26.3
1989	1079	73.0	14.7	26.1
1990	1023	74.0	13.8	26.6
1991	1068	72.0	14.8	27.2
1992	1036	69.0	15.0	22.3
1993	1054	67.0	15.7	22.9
1994	856	64.0	13.4	19.7
1995	1058	57.0	18.6	15.7
1996	1058	57.0	18.6	15.7
1997	1281	67.0	19.1	12.7
1998	1488	65.0	22.9	13.1
1999	1587	82.0	19.4	14.5
2000	1720	88.0	19.5	12.7
2001	1735	99.0	17.5	11.9
2002	2106	100.0	21.1	12.3
2003	2106	100.0	21.1	12.3
2004	1300	74.0	17.6	20.2
2005	1117	72.0	15.5	20.8
2006	1118	81.0	13.8	23.4
2007	1171	89.0	13.2	24.4
2008	1367	96.0	14.2	23.7
2009	1425	109.9	14.1	26.8
2010	1434	99.0	14.4	27.9
2011	1382	96.3	14.3	29.1
2012	1355	90.6	14.9	31.9
2013	1312	92.0	14.2	30.6
2014	1399	88.0	15.8	36.7
2015	1402	86.0	16.3	34.7
2016	1441	80.0	18.0	37.4
2017	1412	82.0	17.2	40.4
2018	1399	76.0	18.4	43.6
2019	1471	77.0	19.1	38.5
2020	1523	78.6	19.3	37.5
2021	1499	76.6	19.5	32.2
2022	1633	81.8	19.9	32.1
2023	1666	82.8	20.1	42.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Clay High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$328 (4.6%)	$6,848 (95.4%)	$7,176
2019	$304 (4.2%)	$6,924 (95.8%)	$7,228
2020	$285 (3.9%)	$7,065 (96.1%)	$7,351
2021	$475 (5.9%)	$7,549 (94.1%)	$8,023
2022	$668 (8.2%)	$7,479 (91.8%)	$8,145
2023	$612 (7.0%)	$8,101 (93.0%)	$8,714

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clay High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 266^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 208^th of 792 High schools	10%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Clay High School)	59	46	13%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	61	56	5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Clay High School)	55	46	9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	57	53	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Clay High School)	71	67	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Clay)	72	73	1%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Clay High School)	76	70	6%
End of Course US History (Clay)	80	77	3%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Clay High School)	38	27	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Clay)	65	54	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Clay High School)	58	45	13%
End of Course Geometry (Clay)	64	56	8%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1471	1666	13.3%
African American	165	206	24.8%
American Indian	3	7	133.3%
Asian	11	12	9.1%
Hispanic	139	222	59.7%
Pacific Islander	5	5
White	1101	1158	5.2%
Two or More Races	47	56	19.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.5%	42.6%	4%

Schools Near Clay High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clay High School	Public	9-12	2025 Fl-16	Green Cove Springs	32043	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-7175	1,666	83	20.1	42.6%	1,158 (69.5%)	206 (12.4%)	222 (13.3%)	12 (0.7%)	7 (0.4%)	5 (0.3%)	56 (3.4%)	60.8	205^th of 807 public high schools	74.6%		59	208^th of 792 public high schools	73.7%	3			62.0	64.0			49.0	62.0	73.0	72.0		$8,714	$612	$8,101
Amikids Clay County	Public	6-12	501 Lemon St	Green Cove Springs	32043	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 544-4678	36	1	36.0	58.3%	21 (58.3%)	11 (30.6%)	3 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)								(n/a)
R. C. Bannerman Learning Center	Public	6-12	608 Mill St	Green Cove Springs	32043	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-4975	256	26	9.8	100.0%	147 (57.4%)	47 (18.4%)	47 (18.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.1%)	8.1	682^nd of 807 public high schools	15.5%		3.3	749^th of 792 public high schools	5.4%	67	5.0	13.0	14.0	14.0	13.0	38.0	29.0	18.0	21.0	35.0	35.0	$19,931	$2,246	$17,685
Fleming Island High School	Public	9-12	2233 Village Square Pkwy	Orange Park	32003	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-7500	1,889	94	20.0	21.3%	1,314 (69.6%)	135 (7.1%)	246 (13.0%)	83 (4.4%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	104 (5.5%)	82.6	55^th of 807 public high schools	93.2%		80.5	67^th of 792 public high schools	91.5%	12			70.0	78.0			82.0	80.0	91.0	88.0		$8,801	$425	$8,376
Bartram Trail High School	Public	9-12	7399 Longleaf Pine Pkwy	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8340	2,493	111	22.5	4.0%	1,820 (73.0%)	128 (5.1%)	322 (12.9%)	114 (4.6%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	104 (4.2%)	79.5	69^th of 807 public high schools	91.4%		76.2	93^rd of 792 public high schools	88.3%	24			74.0	77.0			77.0	77.0	85.0	85.0		$8,350	$379	$7,971
Pace Center For Girls Clay	Public	6-12	1241 Blanding Blvd	Orange Park	32065	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 458-0840	39	5	7.8	30.8%	19 (48.7%)	12 (30.8%)	4 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.3%)								(n/a)
Middleburg High School	Public	9-12	3750 County Road 220	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-8075	1,852	99	18.7	46.9%	1,432 (77.3%)	130 (7.0%)	195 (10.5%)	18 (1.0%)	6 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	69 (3.7%)	58.4	223^rd of 807 public high schools	72.4%		60.1	200^th of 792 public high schools	74.7%	23			51.0	57.0			41.0	59.0	79.0	85.0		$9,015	$1,084	$7,931
Creekside High School	Public	9-12	100 Knights Ln	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7300	2,455	109	22.5	4.0%	1,701 (69.3%)	102 (4.2%)	322 (13.1%)	202 (8.2%)	3 (0.1%)	8 (0.3%)	117 (4.8%)	85	49^th of 807 public high schools	93.9%		86.2	43^rd of 792 public high schools	94.6%	6			83.0	82.0			72.0	80.0	95.0	91.0		$8,452	$423	$8,028
Ridgeview High School	Public	9-12	466 Madison Ave	Orange Park	32065	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-8975	1,828	101	18.0	45.5%	909 (49.7%)	370 (20.2%)	355 (19.4%)	45 (2.5%)	6 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	139 (7.6%)	64.5	177^th of 807 public high schools	78.1%		62.5	184^th of 792 public high schools	76.8%	7			69.0	58.0			46.0	63.0	76.0	85.0		$9,751	$853	$8,897
Orange Park High School	Public	9-12	2300 Kingsley Ave	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-8675	1,810	95	19.1	99.8%	709 (39.2%)	529 (29.2%)	374 (20.7%)	56 (3.1%)	6 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	132 (7.3%)	57.4	229^th of 807 public high schools	71.6%		47.7	310^th of 792 public high schools	60.9%	81			58.0	57.0			42.0	61.0	73.0	77.0		$8,843	$421	$8,421

Frequently Asked Questions about Clay High School

What schools feed into Clay High School?

Clay High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Charles E. Bennett Elementary School
Elementary : Lake Asbury Elementary School
Elementary : Shadowlawn Elementary School
Middle : Green Cove Springs Junior High School
Middle : Lake Asbury Junior High School

How many students attend Clay High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,666 students attended Clay High School.

What is the racial makeup of Clay High School?

Students at Clay High School are 70% White, 13% Hispanic, 12% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Is Clay High School a good school?

Clay High School ranks 205^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Clay High School in?

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