- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oregon, OH
Clay High School
Federal NCES profile for Clay High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390446001475
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clay High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Oregon · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clay High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clay High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Oregon, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Clay High School held near 1,108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.8 → 71.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 390446001475 · Oregon, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,107 enr · 15.6:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Eisenhower Intermediate School (494 students)
Clay High School held near 1,108 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.8 → 71.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Clay High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clay High School
1,107 students
- Eisenhower Int
Eisenhower Intermediate School
494 students
- Fassett Junior
Fassett Junior High School
473 students
- Starr Elementa
Starr Elementary School
472 students
- Jerusalem Elem 423
Jerusalem Elementary School
423 students
- Coy Elementary 349
Coy Elementary School
349 students
What this shows Clay High School reports 1,107 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 3% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,107 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,107
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Ohio - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$16,095
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Clay High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oregon City reports $16,095 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fassett Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Starr Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jerusalem Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Oregon
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,107 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clay High School
How many students attend Clay High School?
Clay High School has 1,107 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oregon, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,139 (2022-23) → 1,108 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay High School is 15.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% 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 Clay High School?
30.5% of students at Clay High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clay High School?
The largest demographic group at Clay High School is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Oregon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clay High School?
Clay High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
How does Clay High School rank among public schools in Oregon?
By Resource Investment Index, Clay High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Oregon, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oregon on the city page.
What other schools are in Oregon City?
Besides Clay High School, Oregon City also operates Eisenhower Intermediate School (494 students), Fassett Junior High School (473 students), and Starr Elementary School (472 students). See the Oregon City district page for the complete list.