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Clay High School

Summary:

Clay High School is a public high school located in Portsmouth, Ohio, serving 146 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Clay Local District, which is ranked 454 out of 839 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clay High School has a predominantly white student population, with 93.15% of students identifying as white, significantly higher than the state average and the nearby Scioto County Career Technical Center, which has a 95.27% white student population. The school's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated in recent years, ranging from a low of 76.3% in 2022-2023 to a high of 95.5% in 2021-2022, with the current rate of 92.9% being above the state average. However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.4% in 2019-2020 to 33.6% in 2023-2024.

Clay High School's performance on Ohio State Tests varies across subject areas, with the school performing relatively well in American Government and American History but struggling in subjects like Biology, Geometry, and Algebra I, where proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 93.15% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This factor may contribute to the school's declining statewide ranking, which has dropped from a high of 288 out of 784 Ohio high schools in 2015-2016 to a low of 561 out of 864 in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 44 Clay High St
       Portsmouth, OH  45662-8817

(740) 354-6644

District: Clay Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
561st of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,062 Help


Feeder schools for Clay High School:

Elementary:    Clay Elementary School
Middle:    Clay Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.1 Help
Number of students:  142

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.7%
Two or more races:
3.5%
Asian:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clay High School ranks worse than 64.9% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.48. (See more...)
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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.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.7%), two or more races (3.5%), Asian (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clay High School is 6.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clay High School is $19,062.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clay High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay High School 561st of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Clay High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Clay Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay Local 454th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clay High School

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Rank History for all students at Clay High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.96 253rd 681 62.8%
2005 31.41 561st 689 18.6%
2006 61.31 304th 696 56.3%
2007 48.33 529th 756 30.0%
2008 59.16 405th 767 47.2%
2009 64.76 319th 791 59.7%
2010 61.89 394th 819 51.9%
2011 58.26 480th 818 41.3%
2012 58.66 486th 832 41.6%
2013 50.69 532nd 767 30.6%
2014 51.24 512th 769 33.4%
2015 51.74 470th 778 39.6%
2016 60.47 288th 784 63.3%
2017 44.34 462nd 773 40.2%
2018 39.58 566th 800 29.3%
2019 53.23 432nd 836 48.3%
2021 47.89 440th 819 46.3%
2022 41.10 529th 836 36.7%
2023 45.31 505th 867 41.8%
2024 38.48 561st 864 35.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clay High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.74 518th 758 31.7%
2019 65.54 248th 779 68.2%
2021 60.91 260th 763 65.9%
2022 44.78 466th 773 39.7%
2023 52.31 420th 805 47.8%
2024 48.19 462nd 822 43.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Clay High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.95 565th 751 24.8%
2019 42.38 557th 781 28.7%
2021 45.20 473rd 775 39.0%
2022 40.74 521st 794 34.4%
2023 46.05 504th 813 38.0%
2024 32.51 580th 798 27.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Clay High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.79 317th 596 46.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Clay High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.37 224th 272 17.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Clay High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.33 580th 763 24.0%
2019 52.53 438th 792 44.7%
2021 47.58 427th 778 45.1%
2022 38.45 542nd 808 32.9%
2023 43.44 517th 819 36.9%
2024 45.72 491st 816 39.8%
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Rank History for White students at Clay High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.68 601st 718 16.3%
2019 42.75 494th 739 33.2%
2021 40.67 449th 727 38.2%
2022 32.44 553rd 749 26.2%
2023 39.65 506th 756 33.1%
2024 33.18 552nd 754 26.8%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, 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: Ohio 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 325 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1989 327 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1990 338 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1991 304 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1992 290 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1993 283 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1994 304 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1995 292 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 293
1996 292 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 293
1997 292 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 294
1998 291 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 294
1999 290 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 292
2000 275 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 277
2001 258 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 260
2002 265 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 2 270
2003 265 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 2 270
2004 260 2 3 0 2 n/a n/a 2 269
2005 294 2 1 1 1 n/a n/a 1 300
2006 275 4 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 286
2007 274 2 1 2 1 n/a n/a 1 281
2008 276 3 1 7 1 n/a n/a 1 289
2009 258 1 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 266
2010 235 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 3 241
2011 256 1 0 3 1 0 2 0 263
2012 165 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 170
2013 158 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 162
2014 153 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 156
2015 135 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 140
2016 153 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 157
2017 168 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 170
2018 161 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 167
2019 158 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 161
2020 148 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 150
2021 155 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 160
2022 139 0 1 1 1 0 3 0 145
2023 136 0 2 3 1 0 4 0 146
2024 133 0 2 1 1 0 5 0 142

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 327 17.0 19.2 0
1989 330 17.0 19.4 n/a
1990 340 17.0 20.0 n/a
1991 307 16.7 18.3 n/a
1992 294 16.7 17.6 16.7
1993 285 16.6 17.2 19.3
1994 306 17.9 17.1 19.3
1995 293 17.9 16.4 14.7
1996 293 17.9 16.4 14.7
1997 294 17.8 16.5 15.3
1998 294 17.9 16.4 17.3
1999 292 17.4 16.8 19.2
2000 277 17.5 15.8 26.4
2001 260 16.4 15.9 28.1
2002 270 16.9 16.0 32.5
2003 270 16.9 16.0 32.5
2004 269 17.4 15.5 28.1
2005 300 17.3 17.3 33.4
2006 286 17.4 16.4 32.5
2007 281 15.5 18.1 34.6
2008 289 19.0 15.2 n/a
2009 266 19.0 14.0 34.2
2010 241 19.3 12.4 42.4
2011 263 16.9 15.5 46.4
2012 170 16.9 10.0 87.1
2013 162 17.9 9.0 98.1
2014 156 18.4 8.4 61.5
2015 140 n/a n/a 63.6
2016 157 16.0 9.8 44.6
2017 170 15.1 11.2 47.1
2018 167 14.1 11.8 53.3
2019 161 15.5 10.3 48.4
2020 150 15.5 9.6 98
2021 160 30.0 5.3 n/a
2022 145 29.0 5.0 n/a
2023 146 28.0 5.2 93.2
2024 142 23.0 6.1 58.5

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 327 17.0 19.2 0
1989 330 17.0 19.4 n/a
1990 340 17.0 20.0 n/a
1991 307 16.7 18.3 n/a
1992 294 16.7 17.6 16.7
1993 285 16.6 17.2 19.3
1994 306 17.9 17.1 19.3
1995 293 17.9 16.4 14.7
1996 293 17.9 16.4 14.7
1997 294 17.8 16.5 15.3
1998 294 17.9 16.4 17.3
1999 292 17.4 16.8 19.2
2000 277 17.5 15.8 26.4
2001 260 16.4 15.9 28.1
2002 270 16.9 16.0 32.5
2003 270 16.9 16.0 32.5
2004 269 17.4 15.5 28.1
2005 300 17.3 17.3 33.4
2006 286 17.4 16.4 32.5
2007 281 15.5 18.1 34.6
2008 289 19.0 15.2 n/a
2009 266 19.0 14.0 34.2
2010 241 19.3 12.4 42.4
2011 263 16.9 15.5 46.4
2012 170 16.9 10.0 87.1
2013 162 17.9 9.0 98.1
2014 156 18.4 8.4 61.5
2015 140 n/a n/a 63.6
2016 157 16.0 9.8 44.6
2017 170 15.1 11.2 47.1
2018 167 14.1 11.8 53.3
2019 161 15.5 10.3 48.4
2020 150 15.5 9.6 98
2021 160 30.0 5.3 n/a
2022 145 29.0 5.0 n/a
2023 146 28.0 5.2 93.2
2024 142 23.0 6.1 58.5

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,933
2022 $16,147
2023 $18,151
2024 $19,062

Data source: Ohio 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 432nd of 836 High schoolsRanks 505th of 867 High schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Clay High School)78.171.8
 6.3%
   End of Course American Government (Clay Local)78.171.8
 6.3%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Clay High School)88.973
 15.9%
   End of Course American History (Clay Local)88.973
 15.9%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Clay High School)90.558.8
 31.7%
   End of Course Biology (Clay Local)90.558.8
 31.7%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Clay High School)84.856.8
 28%
   End of Course English II (Clay Local)84.856.8
 28%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Clay High School)38.640.5
 1.9%
   End of Course Geometry (Clay Local)38.640.5
 1.9%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Clay High School)2531.6
 6.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Clay Local)37.231.6
 5.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students161146
 9.3%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian02
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander00
White158136
 13.9%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.4%93.2%
 44.7%

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Clay High School ranks 561st of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 142 students attended Clay High School.

Students at Clay High School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Clay High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clay Elementary School
Middle : Clay Middle School


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