Clayton High School

www.claytonps.org

454 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Clayton High School, located at 55 Pop Kramer Blvd in Clayton, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Clayton Public School District. As a smaller, community-focused high school, it typically emphasizes a personalized learning environment where faculty can foster close relationships with students. The school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success by offering a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with elective opportunities, aiming to build both technical knowledge and essential soft skills.

Beyond academics, Clayton High School places significant value on school spirit and student engagement through a variety of extracurricular programs, athletics, and clubs. These activities are designed to encourage leadership, teamwork, and social responsibility among the student body. By maintaining a strong connection to the local Clayton community, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere that helps students navigate their adolescent years while developing the character and academic foundation necessary for their future careers or higher education pursuits.

454

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clayton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	63
Black	131
Asian	7
Two or More	42
American Indian	2

White
209 (46.0 %)
Black
131 (28.9 %)
Hispanic
63 (13.9 %)
Two or More
42 (9.3 %)
Asian
7 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clayton Public School District
Phone:	(856)881-8701
Website:	http://www.claytonps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 111

Grade 10 113

Grade 11 124

Grade 12 106