- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Green Cove Springs, FL
Clay High School
Federal NCES profile for Clay High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120030000330
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clay High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Green Cove Springs · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clay High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clay High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Green Cove Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120030000330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Clay High School held near 1,706 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 82.8 → 82.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 120030000330 · Green Cove Springs, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,776 enr · 21.7:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakleaf High School (2,307 students)
Clay High School held near 1,706 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 82.8 → 82.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Clay High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakleaf High S
Oakleaf High School
2,307 students
- Middleburg Hig
Middleburg High School
1,866 students
- Orange Park Hi
Orange Park High School
1,844 students
- Ridgeview High
Ridgeview High School
1,792 students
- This school
Clay High School
1,776 students
- Fleming Island
Fleming Island High School
1,765 students
What this shows Clay High School reports 1,776 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clay High School compares
Clay High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,776 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,776
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 84% in Florida - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.1%
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
$10,252
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
202
in-school suspensions + 178 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Clay High School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clay reports $10,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clay High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleaf High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middleburg High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orange Park High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fleming Island High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clay High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,792
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,765
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,776 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clay High School
How many students attend Clay High School?
Clay High School has 1,776 students enrolled. It is a high school in Green Cove Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,666 (2022-23) → 1,706 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay High School is 21.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clay High School?
37.2% of students at Clay High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clay High School?
The largest demographic group at Clay High School is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Green Cove Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clay High School?
Clay High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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).
How does Clay High School rank among public schools in Green Cove Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Clay High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Green Cove Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Green Cove Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Clay?
Besides Clay High School, Clay also operates Oakleaf High School (2,307 students), Middleburg High School (1,866 students), and Orange Park High School (1,844 students). See the Clay district page for the complete list.