Very Good
#453 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 35% in state
Clay Center Community High
High School · Clay County · Clay Center, KS
A Clay County high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1630 Ninth St, Clay Center, KS 67432
- Math 61% proficient (2025)
- Reading 44% proficient (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Clay Center Community High score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clay Center Community High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,280/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clay Center), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,072
Median home value
$146,900
Median rent
$949/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67432; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Clay County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 75 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Clay County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,166NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clay Center Community High is listed in Clay County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clay Center Community High
Clay Center Community High is a public high school in Clay Center, KS, part of Clay County, serving approximately 343 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #453 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clay Center Community High
What grades does Clay Center Community High serve?
Clay Center Community High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Clay Center Community High?
Clay Center Community High has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay Center Community High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay Center Community High is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clay Center Community High rank in KS?
Clay Center Community High ranks #453 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Clay Center Community High's MySchoolScout rating?
Clay Center Community High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clay Center Community High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clay Center Community High has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clay Center Community High a charter school?
No, Clay Center Community High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clay Center Community High a Title I school?
No, Clay Center Community High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clay Center Community High?
38.8% of students at Clay Center Community High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (785) 632-2131
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 67432)
- 5,536
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67432; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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