High Schools in Clinton

The Clinton area has just one high school, Clinton Senior High, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Clinton School District, which is ranked 195 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clinton Senior High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 159 out of 361 high schools in 2021-2022 to 215 out of 378 high schools in 2023-2024. The school's performance is particularly low in STEM subjects, with only 35.3% of students proficient in Algebra I and 16.5% proficient in Biology I, compared to state averages of 41.5% and 37.4% respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 18.8%, which may be contributing to its declining performance.

Despite these challenges, Clinton Senior High maintains a strong 92.0% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.7% dropout rate. However, with 34.27% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school may face socioeconomic factors that can impact student achievement. The school's spending per student of $11,703 and a student-teacher ratio of 16.3 suggest that the district is investing resources into the school, but more work may be needed to improve academic outcomes, particularly in STEM subjects and attendance.