Clayton High School is a public high school in Clayton, Missouri.
Serving 844 students in grades 9-12, Clayton High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 844 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clayton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Clayton High School's student population of 844 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
844 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1908
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Rankings
Clayton High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clayton High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
15%
15%
White
61%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Greyhounds
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clayton High School's ranking?
Clayton High School is ranked #57 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Clayton High School often compared to?
Clayton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ladue Horton Watkins High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clayton High School?
The graduation rate of Clayton High School is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Clayton High School?
844 students attend Clayton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Clayton High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clayton High School?
Clayton High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clayton High School offer ?
Clayton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clayton High School part of?
Clayton High School is part of Clayton School District.
School Reviews
5 9/27/2010
Clayton High School (Go Greyhounds!) provides a quality environment for students in the formative years of their lives (adolescent through young adult). Education programs include traditional subjects (English, Science, Social Studies, Math) and a distinct advantage for college preparation as the school also has a top flight foreign language program and advanced courses in many areas including foreign language, music, theater and industrial arts. Athletics is an area that is well supported by students and faculty as an opportunity for young minds to learn and participate as they learn the values of team work, honesty and dedication. The level of involvement in all areas (academic and extracurricular) is supported by the triad of successful education (students, teachers and parents/the home) allows graduating Seniors a distinct advantage over many other schools because of the level of involvement and continual success of their alumni (CEO's of major corporations, medical professionals, lawyers and military leaders). Even though the facilities in every department are top flight, the difference between an education at Clayton and other public schools is the teachers and staff; they care about the students. As an alumni of this school I had a distinct advantage over my peers in the military because of the curriculum and the way that the district prepared me both academically and as a person for the challenges I would face 30 years after graduation.
5 12/3/2006
CHS is the best public school in the St. Louis area (that's not biased, I swear). There is a surfeit of extracurricular activities, and in addition to the traditional band, one can take piano or guitar. Every student is encouraged to participate in a sport, although it is not manditory. We score extremely high every year on standardized tests, and frequently win in the top ten at academic competitions. We have one of the best football teams in the county. (Go Greyhounds!) CHS also features a mix of ethnic groups (unlike Ladue).
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