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#2011 of 3,441 schools in OH
Clay High School
High School · Clay Local · Portsmouth, OH
A Clay Local high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
44 Clay High St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 65% proficient (2021)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Clay High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 40% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clay High School 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,578/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portsmouth), 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
$37,345
Median home value
$98,100
Median rent
$756/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
53.1%
Poverty rate
32.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45662; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scioto County Career Technical CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–12 | 3.5 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame Jr/sr HighPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 7–12 | 3.7 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Glenwood High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–12 | 4.1 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 7–12 | 4.7 mi | 626 | 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.
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.
Clay Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,319NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clay High School is listed in Clay Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clay High School
Clay High School is a public high school in Portsmouth, OH, part of Clay Local, serving approximately 142 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,011 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clay High School
What grades does Clay High School serve?
Clay High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Clay High School?
Clay High School has an enrollment of approximately 142 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay High School is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clay High School rank in OH?
Clay High School ranks #2,011 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Clay High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clay High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clay High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Clay High School a charter school?
No, Clay High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clay High School a Title I school?
No, Clay High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clay High School?
58.5% of students at Clay High School 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
- 142
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Scioto County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.2%
- Phone
- (740) 354-6644
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 45662)
- 26,972
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- 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 45662; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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