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Clayton High

High School · Clayton School District · Clayton, WI

A high school in Clayton, WI where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 130, Clayton, WI 54004

  • Math 10% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2021)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics1.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-39.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$19,664
Chronic Absenteeism13.5%

Students at Clayton High score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 10% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
10%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (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 WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average342/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,145

Median home value

$235,300

Median rent

$833/mo

College educated

14%

Homeownership

87.3%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Clayton School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$19,664NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clayton High is listed in Clayton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clayton High

Clayton High is a public high school in Clayton, WI, part of Clayton School District, serving approximately 96 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,352 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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 96 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton High?

The student-teacher ratio at Clayton High is 10.7:1. 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 WI?

Clayton High ranks #1,352 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Clayton High's MySchoolScout rating?

Clayton High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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?

37.5% 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
96
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Polk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.5%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 54004)
2,188
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
47.8
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 54004; 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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