CLAY CITY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL

Clay City Jr-Sr High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Clay Community Schools school district, located in Clay City, IN with about 378 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Clay City Jr-Sr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Clay City Jr-Sr High School, located in Clay City, Indiana, serves as a combined educational facility for students in grades 7 through 12. As part of the Clay Community School Corporation, the school acts as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a traditional academic environment while maintaining a strong commitment to student development. The school is known for its relatively small class sizes, which allow for a more personalized educational experience and fostered relationships between the faculty and the student body.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Clay City Jr-Sr High School places significant value on extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented activities. These programs are designed to help students build leadership skills, foster community spirit, and prepare for post-secondary opportunities. By integrating rigorous coursework with a supportive small-town school culture, the institution aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are prepared for the challenges of college or the modern workforce.

For more information, contact Clay City Jr-Sr High School at (812) 939-2154 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

601 Lankford St
Clay City, IN 47841-1299
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CLAY CITY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Clay City, IN with about 378 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
378
Teachers:
26.37
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 378 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CLAY CITY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
96.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%
Two or more races
0.8%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
54.8%
Male
45.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.