Enrollment
1,107
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clay High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clay High School
Clay High School is a large high school in Oregon, Ohio, enrolling 1,107 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.5% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,107 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 233 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #77.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 277 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Oregon's high schools, it stands alongside Eagle Learning Center (39 students): Clay High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 9.8:1).
Oregon City also operates Eisenhower Intermediate School (494 students) and Fassett Junior High School (473 students) alongside Clay High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clay High School compares
Clay High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,795
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oregon City, which includes Clay High School.
$14,795
Per student
+1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.0%
State 34.7%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,107 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Clay High School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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