Excellent
#31 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 1% in state
Clayton High
High School · Clayton · Clayton, MO
A high school in Clayton, MO where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
#1 MARK TWAIN CIRCLE, Clayton, MO 63105
- Math 79% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Clayton High score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 81% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (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 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Clayton High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated897/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clayton), 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
$119,446
Median home value
$735,500
Median rent
$1,520/mo
College educated
84.6%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Clayton
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,526NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clayton High is listed in CLAYTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clayton High
Clayton High is a public high school in Clayton, MO, part of Clayton, serving approximately 844 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #31 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clayton High
What grades does Clayton High serve?
Clayton High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Clayton High?
Clayton High has an enrollment of approximately 844 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clayton High is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clayton High rank in MO?
Clayton High ranks #31 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Clayton High's MySchoolScout rating?
Clayton High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Clayton High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clayton High has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clayton High a charter school?
No, Clayton High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clayton High a Title I school?
No, Clayton High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clayton High?
7.6% of students at Clayton 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
- 844
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (314) 854-6600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 63105)
- 18,860
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
Official sources & links
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 63105; 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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