- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clairton, PA
Clairton Ms/Hs
Federal NCES profile for Clairton Ms/Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420603007346
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clairton Ms/Hs earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 91.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 407
- students enrolled
Clairton Ms/Hs has class sizes smaller than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Clairton City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420603007346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Clairton Ms/Hs held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 420603007346 · Clairton, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 11.6:1 · 91.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Clairton El Sch (348 students)
Clairton Ms/Hs held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
How Clairton Ms/Hs compares
Clairton Ms/Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.9% | ▲ 58% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,533
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.5%
White 15.0%
Two or More 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Clairton Ms/Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clairton City Sd reports $20,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clairton Ms/Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clairton El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clairton Ms/Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clairton Ms/Hs
How many students attend Clairton Ms/Hs?
Clairton Ms/Hs has 407 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clairton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clairton Ms/Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Clairton Ms/Hs is 11.6:1, which is 15% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clairton Ms/Hs?
91.9% of students at Clairton Ms/Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clairton Ms/Hs?
The largest demographic group at Clairton Ms/Hs is African American at 69.5% of enrollment, in Clairton, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clairton Ms/Hs?
Clairton Ms/Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Clairton City Sd?
Besides Clairton Ms/Hs, Clairton City Sd also operates Clairton El Sch (348 students). See the Clairton City Sd district page for the complete list.