CLAYTON HIGH SCHOOL
CLAYTON HIGH is a public high school that is part of the CLAYTON school district, located in CLAYTON, MO with about 877 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 77 teachers, CLAYTON HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
CLAYTON HIGH School, located in the heart of Clayton, Missouri, is widely recognized as one of the premier public secondary institutions in the state. Serving the affluent, inner-ring suburb of St. Louis, the school is known for its rigorous academic curriculum, which emphasizes critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and a broad array of Advanced Placement (AP) and honors-level courses. Its proximity to the city of St. Louis allows the school to leverage partnerships with local universities, museums, and cultural institutions, further enriching the educational experience for its diverse student body.
Beyond academics, CLAYTON HIGH School fosters a robust culture of extracurricular involvement, offering a wide range of athletic teams, competitive arts programs, and student-led organizations. The school places a strong emphasis on global citizenship and social responsibility, encouraging students to participate in community service and international exchange programs. With a mission focused on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, CLAYTON HIGH consistently earns top state and national rankings, preparing its graduates for success at competitive universities and diverse career paths.
For more information, contact CLAYTON HIGH at (314) 854-6600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CLAYTON, MO 63105-1613
(314) 854-6600
CLAYTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in CLAYTON, MO with about 877 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CLAYTON
- Total Students:
- 877
- Teachers:
- 77.42
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 877 students
- White
- 60.0%
- Black or African American
- 19.6%
- Asian
- 12.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.