Is Clairton Middle School/High School a good school?

Clairton Middle School/High School ranks in the bottom 17.8% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend Clairton Middle School/High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 418 students attended Clairton Middle School/High School.

What is the racial makeup of Clairton Middle School/High School?

Students at Clairton Middle School/High School are 69% African American, 16% White, 11% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Clairton Middle School/High School?

Clairton Middle School/High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Clairton Elementary School

Clairton Middle School/High School

Summary:

Clairton Middle School/High School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in the Clairton City School District, a predominantly African American community in Clairton, Pennsylvania. With a student population of 418, the school faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania high schools.

Academically, Clairton Middle School/High School struggles, with only 5.4% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 39.3%. The school's performance on Keystone Exams is also low, with just 12.7% proficient or better in Algebra I, 11.7% in Biology, and 54.9% in Literature, well below state averages. This academic performance is significantly worse than nearby schools like South Park Senior High School, Baldwin Senior High School, and Thomas Jefferson High School, which have much higher test scores and overall rankings.

The school's challenges extend beyond academics, with over 90% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's spending per student is also relatively high, ranging from $15,649 to $24,445 per student, likely due to the need for additional resources and support. While the school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 75% to 93%, the dropout rate has also varied, from a low of 0.3% to a high of 3.6%. These factors, combined with the school's predominantly African American student population, suggest that Clairton Middle School/High School faces unique challenges that require a comprehensive approach to address the needs of its students.

Detail:

Public 6-12

501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025

(412) 233-9200

District: Clairton City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
554^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,334

Feeder schools for Clairton Middle School/High School:

Elementary:

Clairton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 418

Racial breakdown:

African American:

68.9%

White:

15.6%

Two or more races:

11.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clairton Middle School/High School ranks worse than 86.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.2. (See more...)

Compare Details Clairton Middle School/High School ranks worse than 82.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.98. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Clairton Middle School/High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (68.9%), White (15.6%), two or more races (11%). (See more...)

Compare Details 91.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clairton Middle School/High School is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Clairton Middle School/High School employs 35.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clairton Middle School/High School is $20,334.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Clairton Middle School/High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clairton Middle School/High School 770^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Clairton Middle School/High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Clairton Middle School/High School 554^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Clairton Middle School/High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Clairton City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clairton City School District 547^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clairton Middle School/High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Clairton Middle School/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2011	14.29	732^nd	825	11.3%
2012	32.18	640^th	834	23.3%
2013	17.74	632^nd	758	16.6%
2014	10.06	642^nd	728	11.8%
2015	17.08	666^th	835	20.2%
2016	16.21	700^th	870	19.5%
2017	9.71	764^th	877	12.9%
2018	6.94	792^nd	861	8.0%
2019	13.66	738^th	891	17.2%
2021	10.15	718^th	797	9.9%
2022	13.62	741^st	883	16.1%
2023	12.20	770^th	893	13.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Clairton Middle School/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.60	739^th	874	15.4%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Clairton Middle School/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.32	645^th	660	2.3%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Clairton Middle School/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.72	291^st	421	30.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Clairton Middle School/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	1.80	676^th	681	0.7%

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

Rank History for Clairton Middle School/High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Clairton Middle School/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2011	4.03	626^th	660	5.2%
2012	2.66	630^th	664	5.1%
2013	5.57	546^th	591	7.6%
2014	3.63	545^th	580	6.0%
2015	53.53	402^nd	680	40.9%
2016	28.90	527^th	677	22.2%
2017	3.99	607^th	663	8.4%
2018	20.61	546^th	673	18.9%
2019	29.10	534^th	693	22.9%
2021	10.32	497^th	537	7.4%
2023	19.98	554^th	674	17.8%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Clairton Middle School/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.34	486^th	652	25.5%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Clairton Middle School/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.66	133^rd	260	48.8%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania 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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Clairton Middle School/High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	81	275	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	360
2011	81	254	0	0	0	1	3	0	339
2012	73	247	0	1	0	1	2	0	324
2013	65	263	0	1	1	1	3	0	334
2014	74	281	0	4	0	0	19	0	378
2015	69	262	0	3	1	0	24	0	359
2016	69	235	0	1	0	0	36	0	341
2017	74	245	0	3	4	0	46	0	372
2018	64	239	0	3	3	1	46	0	356
2019	69	259	0	7	4	1	50	0	390
2020	74	246	0	6	2	1	45	0	374
2021	89	282	0	7	2	1	48	0	429
2022	76	280	1	8	5	2	52	0	424
2023	65	288	1	11	6	1	46	0	418

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clairton Middle School/High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	360	37.0	9.7	87.4
2011	339	38.0	8.9	82.9
2012	324	31.8	10.1	83.6
2013	334	29.9	11.1	86.5
2014	378	33.5	11.2	87.6
2015	359	34.0	10.5	99.2
2016	341	35.0	9.7	100
2017	372	31.7	11.7	87.9
2018	356	34.7	10.2	87.6
2019	390	35.2	11.0	89.2
2020	374	33.3	11.2	87.2
2021	429	32.3	13.2	90.9
2022	424	33.3	12.7	92.5
2023	418	35.3	11.8	91.9

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 Clairton Middle School/High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	360	37.0	9.7	87.4
2011	339	38.0	8.9	82.9
2012	324	31.8	10.1	83.6
2013	334	29.9	11.1	86.5
2014	378	33.5	11.2	87.6
2015	359	34.0	10.5	99.2
2016	341	35.0	9.7	100
2017	372	31.7	11.7	87.9
2018	356	34.7	10.2	87.6
2019	390	35.2	11.0	89.2
2020	374	33.3	11.2	87.2
2021	429	32.3	13.2	90.9
2022	424	33.3	12.7	92.5
2023	418	35.3	11.8	91.9

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 Clairton Middle School/High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,454 (5.9%)	$22,991 (94.1%)	$24,445
2020	$1,036 (5.4%)	$18,152 (94.6%)	$19,187
2021	$2,480 (15.8%)	$13,169 (84.2%)	$15,648
2022	$3,791 (18.6%)	$16,542 (81.4%)	$20,334

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clairton Middle School/High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 738^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 770^th of 893 Middle schools	3.4%
Ranks 534^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 554^th of 674 High schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Clairton Middle School/High School)	3.3	8.5	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clairton Middle School/High School)	51.6	23.9	27.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Clairton Middle School/High School)	10	5.4	4.6%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clairton Middle School/High School)	41.1	10.7	30.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Clairton Middle School/High School)	2.3	3.2	0.9%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Clairton Middle School/High School)	8.7	32.8	24.1%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clairton Middle School/High School)	6.1	30.2	24.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Clairton Middle School/High School)	51.3	12.7	38.6%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Clairton Middle School/High School)	42.8	11.7	31.1%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Clairton Middle School/High School)	52.8	54.9	2.1%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%
All Grades Math (Clairton Middle School/High School)	5.1	5.4	0.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Clairton Middle School/High School)	8.7	32.8	24.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Clairton Middle School/High School)	34.7	21.8	12.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	390	418	7.2%
African American	259	288	11.2%
American Indian	4	6	50%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	7	11	57.1%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	69	65	5.8%
Two or More Races	50	46	8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	89.2%	91.9%	2.6%

Schools Near Clairton Middle School/High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clairton Middle School/High School	Public	6-12	501 Waddell Ave	Clairton	15025	Allegheny County	Clairton City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 233-9200	418	35	11.8	91.9%	65 (15.6%)	288 (68.9%)	11 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (11.0%)	20	554^th of 674 public high schools	17.8%					(n/a)	12.7	11.7	54.9	8.5	5.4	3.2	5.4	32.8	32.8	23.9	10.7	30.2	21.8	$20,334	$3,791	$16,542
South Allegheny High School	Public	9-12	2743 Washington Blvd	McKeesport	15133	Allegheny County	South Allegheny School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 675-3070	484	30	16.2	83.7%	397 (82.0%)	37 (7.6%)	14 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.2%)	45.4	420^th of 674 public high schools	37.7%		42.8	438^th of 634 public high schools	30.9%	18	22.6	43.9	63.9											$18,309	$910	$17,399
Thomas Jefferson High School	Public	9-12	830 Old Clairton Rd	Jefferson Hills	15025	Allegheny County	West Jefferson Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 655-8610	949	67	14.2	18.7%	854 (90.0%)	28 (3.0%)	15 (1.6%)	33 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.9%)	86.6	67^th of 674 public high schools	90.1%		90.8	16^th of 634 public high schools	97.5%	51	40.2	72.7	90.0											$18,113	$488	$17,625
Elizabeth Forward Senior High School	Public	9-12	1000 Weigles Hill Road	Elizabeth	15037	Allegheny County	Elizabeth Forward School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 896-2349	749	52	14.5	32.6%	663 (88.5%)	31 (4.1%)	16 (2.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.7%)	69.6	210^th of 674 public high schools	68.8%		81.1	98^th of 634 public high schools	84.5%	112	35.1	57.7	74.5											$19,703	$506	$19,197
Steel Center for Career and Technical Education	Public	9-12	565 N. Lewis Run Road	Jefferson Hills	15025	Allegheny County	Steel Center for Career and Technical Education	No	No	No	No	(412) 469-3200	16	16	1.0		12 (75.0%)	2 (12.5%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)								(n/a)
McKeesport Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	1960 Eden Park Blvd	McKeesport	15132	Allegheny County	McKeesport Area School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 664-3650	1,045	63	16.6	77.9%	391 (37.4%)	503 (48.1%)	41 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	108 (10.3%)	12.5	585^th of 674 public high schools	13.2%		19.8	530^th of 634 public high schools	16.4%	55	1.7	27.3	37.6											$18,487	$3,886	$14,601
McKeesport Area Technology Center	Public	9-12	1960 Eden Park Boulevard	McKeesport	15132	Allegheny County	McKeesport Area Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(412) 664-3726	0	9	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
South Park Senior High School	Public	9-12	2005 Eagle Ridge Dr	South Park	15129	Allegheny County	South Park School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 655-3111	560	43	13.1	22.1%	505 (90.2%)	27 (4.8%)	8 (1.4%)	12 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	64.3	259^th of 674 public high schools	61.6%		46.9	409^th of 634 public high schools	35.5%	150	36.5	57.0	67.5											$25,874	$173	$25,701
West Mifflin Area High School	Public	9-12	91 Commonwealth Ave	West Mifflin	15122	Allegheny County	West Mifflin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 466-9131	936	64	14.6	87.1%	523 (55.9%)	275 (29.4%)	30 (3.2%)	14 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	93 (9.9%)	21.5	548^th of 674 public high schools	18.7%		25.5	511^th of 634 public high schools	19.4%	37	18.7	22.0	48.9											$12,085	$419	$11,666
Baldwin Senior High School	Public	7-12	4653 Clairton Blvd	Pittsburgh	15236	Allegheny County	Baldwin-Whitehall School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 885-7500	2,086	113	18.4	41.8%	1,510 (72.4%)	115 (5.5%)	38 (1.8%)	332 (15.9%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	86 (4.1%)	65.2	255^th of 674 public high schools	62.2%		59.7	295^th of 634 public high schools	53.5%	40	35.8	55.4	71.0		23.9	20.3	22.2	54.0	54.0		50.9	47.6	49.3	$16,367	$611	$15,756

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