High Schools in Clayton

The Clayton High School is the sole high school located in the Clayton school district in Missouri. This standout institution consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, demonstrating exceptional academic performance and delivering exceptional educational outcomes for its students.

Clayton High School is ranked 14th out of 378 Missouri high schools for the 2023-2024 school year and has been consistently ranked in the top 12 schools in the state over the past 3 years. The school is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating excellent performance, and boasts a very high 4-year graduation rate of 97.1%, significantly above the state average. Additionally, the school's test scores are exceptional, with a majority of students scoring proficient or better on the MAP/End of Course exams in core subjects like Algebra I, Biology I, English II, and Government.

While the school's high per-student spending of $21,543 suggests access to significant resources and funding, the relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 8.74% indicates that the school serves a relatively affluent student population. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 10.9% is worth noting, and further investigation into the reasons behind this level of chronic absenteeism could provide insights into potential areas for improvement.