CLAIRTON MS/HS

Clairton MS/HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Clairton City SD school district, located in Clairton, PA with about 356 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 34 teachers, Clairton MS/HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Clairton Middle/High School, located at 501 Waddell Avenue in Clairton, Pennsylvania, serves as the singular secondary education hub for the Clairton City School District. Situated in the Monongahela Valley, the school functions as a community-centered institution that provides academic, extracurricular, and athletic programming for students in grades 6 through 12. As a small district, the school emphasizes a close-knit educational environment where staff and faculty work to support the unique needs of the local student population.

Beyond its core academic mission, Clairton Middle/High School is perhaps best known for its long-standing tradition of excellence in athletics, particularly its highly successful football program, which has historically been a significant source of community pride and identity. The school serves as a central pillar for the Clairton community, focusing on preparing its students for post-secondary success through a blend of traditional curriculum and community engagement, all while operating within the specific socioeconomic context of the Mon Valley region.

For more information, contact Clairton MS/HS at (412) 233-9200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.