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Clayton High

Summary:

Clayton High School is a public high school serving 131 students in grades 9-12 in the town of Clayton, New Mexico. The school is part of the Clayton District, which is ranked 42 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clayton High School has consistently ranked in the top 50 high schools in New Mexico over the past decade, with a peak ranking of 27th in 2013-2014. The school's performance on state assessments is generally above the state average, with 44% of students proficient or better in NM-ASR/Science in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 36%. Clayton High has also maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 76% to 87% over the past few years, which is generally higher than the state average.

However, the school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with a noticeable dip in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the school's performance on specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and Special Education students, has been mixed, with some subgroups performing better than others. The school's student-teacher ratio has decreased from 15 students per teacher in 2022-2023 to 11.6 students per teacher in 2020-2021, suggesting a potential improvement in the school's ability to provide more individualized attention to students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 323 South 5th St
       Clayton, NM  88415

(575) 374-9611

District: Clayton

SchoolDigger Rank:
72nd of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,535 Help


Feeder schools for Clayton High:

Elementary:    Alvis Elementary
Middle:    Clayton Junior High
    Kiser Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  131

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.8%
White:
38.2%
African American:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clayton High ranks better than 62.1% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.29. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Clayton High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.8%), White (38.2%), American Indian (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clayton High is 15. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clayton High is $14,535.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clayton High:

SchoolDigger ranks Clayton High 72nd of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Clayton High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Clayton 42nd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clayton High

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Rank History for all students at Clayton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 92.01 8th 129 93.8%
2006 82.75 18th 134 86.6%
2007 82.68 22nd 150 85.3%
2008 90.19 11th 146 92.5%
2009 68.08 42nd 151 72.2%
2010 50.62 75th 154 51.3%
2011 70.37 44th 157 72.0%
2012 82.32 22nd 163 86.5%
2013 80.35 29th 177 83.6%
2014 79.97 27th 198 86.4%
2015 60.35 47th 193 75.6%
2016 72.44 32nd 185 82.7%
2017 64.00 45th 158 71.5%
2018 66.81 43rd 182 76.4%
2019 63.06 53rd 181 70.7%
2022 71.41 41st 177 76.8%
2023 43.13 77th 170 54.7%
2024 50.29 72nd 190 62.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Clayton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 37.74 30th 58 48.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clayton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.64 48th 164 70.7%
2019 51.91 61st 161 62.1%
2022 51.42 47th 154 69.5%
2023 38.93 79th 157 49.7%
2024 42.51 72nd 154 53.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Clayton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.09 28th 145 80.7%
2019 64.57 43rd 144 70.1%
2022 82.27 23rd 157 85.4%
2023 36.55 77th 143 46.2%
2024 50.93 58th 153 62.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Clayton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.68 59th 143 58.7%
2019 60.06 43rd 151 71.5%
2022 48.27 67th 159 57.9%
2023 72.62 36th 146 75.3%
2024 40.37 78th 159 50.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Clayton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.01 27th 133 79.7%
2019 67.96 37th 139 73.4%
2022 74.28 34th 150 77.3%
2023 60.22 42nd 132 68.2%
2024 22.66 116th 142 18.3%
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Rank History for White students at Clayton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.46 68th 115 40.9%
2019 38.92 67th 109 38.5%
2022 50.64 56th 133 57.9%
2023 40.60 79th 157 49.7%
2024 47.34 70th 155 54.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Clayton High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 118 0 0 101 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1991 114 0 0 92 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1992 109 0 0 82 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1993 111 0 0 87 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1994 128 0 0 98 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1995 140 0 0 90 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1996 140 0 0 90 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1997 119 0 0 109 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1998 125 0 0 111 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1999 127 0 0 107 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2000 138 0 0 107 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2001 132 0 0 103 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2002 115 0 0 101 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2003 115 0 0 101 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2004 118 0 0 90 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2005 90 1 1 72 1 n/a n/a 0 165
2006 87 1 1 68 2 n/a n/a 0 159
2007 84 1 1 62 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2008 83 2 1 79 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2009 93 1 1 87 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2010 87 3 1 88 0 0 0 0 179
2011 75 2 0 89 0 0 0 0 166
2012 84 0 0 94 1 0 0 0 179
2013 77 1 0 79 0 0 0 0 157
2014 76 2 2 64 2 0 0 0 146
2015 64 2 0 58 0 0 1 0 125
2016 65 3 2 63 0 0 1 0 134
2017 56 6 1 60 0 0 1 0 124
2018 58 2 3 69 3 0 2 0 137
2019 53 2 2 81 3 0 2 0 143
2020 51 0 2 68 3 0 1 0 125
2021 47 3 1 68 3 0 2 0 124
2022 44 1 0 79 2 0 1 0 127
2023 50 1 1 77 1 0 1 0 131

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 Clayton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 219 16.1 13.6 n/a
1991 206 16.9 12.1 n/a
1992 191 15.9 12.0 n/a
1993 198 15.5 12.8 n/a
1994 226 17.6 12.8 n/a
1995 230 19.4 11.9 n/a
1996 230 19.4 11.9 n/a
1997 228 18.5 12.3 n/a
1998 236 17.5 13.5 n/a
1999 234 18.6 12.6 45.3
2000 245 19.0 12.9 50.2
2001 235 16.2 14.5 28.9
2002 216 17.1 12.6 34.3
2003 216 17.1 12.6 34.3
2004 208 15.7 13.2 46.6
2005 165 15.0 11.0 51.5
2006 159 14.5 11.0 51.6
2007 148 11.4 13.0 56.8
2008 165 14.8 11.1 60
2009 182 14.6 12.5 51.1
2010 179 14.2 12.5 57.5
2011 166 14.3 11.6 59.6
2012 179 14.7 12.1 62.6
2013 157 13.9 11.2 52.2
2014 146 11.3 12.9 52.1
2015 125 12.0 10.4 60.8
2016 134 12.0 11.1 52.2
2017 124 10.8 11.4 54
2018 137 10.0 13.6 50.4
2019 143 11.2 12.7 49.7
2020 125 11.8 10.5 52.8
2021 124 10.6 11.6 58.1
2022 127 9.7 13.0 52.8
2023 131 8.7 15.0 66.4

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 Clayton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 219 16.1 13.6 n/a
1991 206 16.9 12.1 n/a
1992 191 15.9 12.0 n/a
1993 198 15.5 12.8 n/a
1994 226 17.6 12.8 n/a
1995 230 19.4 11.9 n/a
1996 230 19.4 11.9 n/a
1997 228 18.5 12.3 n/a
1998 236 17.5 13.5 n/a
1999 234 18.6 12.6 45.3
2000 245 19.0 12.9 50.2
2001 235 16.2 14.5 28.9
2002 216 17.1 12.6 34.3
2003 216 17.1 12.6 34.3
2004 208 15.7 13.2 46.6
2005 165 15.0 11.0 51.5
2006 159 14.5 11.0 51.6
2007 148 11.4 13.0 56.8
2008 165 14.8 11.1 60
2009 182 14.6 12.5 51.1
2010 179 14.2 12.5 57.5
2011 166 14.3 11.6 59.6
2012 179 14.7 12.1 62.6
2013 157 13.9 11.2 52.2
2014 146 11.3 12.9 52.1
2015 125 12.0 10.4 60.8
2016 134 12.0 11.1 52.2
2017 124 10.8 11.4 54
2018 137 10.0 13.6 50.4
2019 143 11.2 12.7 49.7
2020 125 11.8 10.5 52.8
2021 124 10.6 11.6 58.1
2022 127 9.7 13.0 52.8
2023 131 8.7 15.0 66.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Clayton High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,535

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clayton High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 53rd of 181 High schoolsRanks 77th of 170 High schools
 16%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Clayton High)6843.3
 24.7%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Clayton)6843.3
 24.7%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Clayton High)3030
   11th Grade Mathematics (Clayton)3030
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1015.9
 5.9%
11th Grade Science (Clayton High)3653.3
 17.3%
   11th Grade Science (Clayton)3653.3
 17.3%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students143131
 8.4%
African American21
 50%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic8177
 4.9%
Pacific Islander00
White5350
 5.7%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.7%66.4%
 16.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton High

Clayton High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alvis Elementary
Middle : Clayton Junior High
Middle : Kiser Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 131 students attended Clayton High.

Students at Clayton High are 59% Hispanic, 38% White.

Clayton High ranks 72nd of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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