- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Portsmouth, OH
Clay High School
Federal NCES profile for Clay High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 391002603644
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clay High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 99% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Portsmouth · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 5.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clay High School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clay High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Portsmouth, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Clay High School held near 142 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 391002603644 · Portsmouth, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 5.2:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Clay Elementary School (326 students)
Clay High School held near 142 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 23.0 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
- Clay Elementar
Clay Elementary School
326 students
- This school
Clay High School
145 students
- Clay Middle Sc
Clay Middle School
134 students
What this shows Clay High School reports 145 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 | 5.2:1 | ▼ 71% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 141% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 141% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.2:1
students per teacher
- 71% below state mean
Top 1% in Ohio - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$14,319
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Clay High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Clay Local reports $14,319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay Middle School | Similar size | 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
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clay High School
How many students attend Clay High School?
Clay High School has 145 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portsmouth, OH. CCD year-over-year: 146 (2022-23) → 142 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay High School is 5.2:1, which is 71% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 67% 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?
76.0% 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 91.7% of enrollment, in Portsmouth, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clay High School?
Clay High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Portsmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Clay High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Clay Local?
Besides Clay High School, Clay Local also operates Clay Elementary School (326 students) and Clay Middle School (134 students). See the Clay Local district page for the complete list.