Enrollment
145
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 391002603644
👥 S:T ratio 79
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 28/100 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
- 28
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-71% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+141% 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 high-poverty, small high school in Portsmouth, Ohio, enrolling 145 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.2:1, Clay High School is leaner than roughly 99% of Ohio schools and 71% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 76.0% of students qualify for free meals, 141% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 145 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 27 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #23, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 439 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Clay Local also operates Clay Elementary School (326 students) and Clay Middle School (134 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,697
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clay Local, which includes Clay High School.
$12,697
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 56.7%
Federal 10.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clay High School
How many students attend Clay High School?
Clay High School has 145 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portsmouth, OH.
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 28/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Clay High School a good school?
Clay High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 99% of Ohio schools. 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 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.
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