Clayton High School

236 Polk Ave W
Clayton, WI 54004
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 93 students in grades 9-12, Clayton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 93 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clayton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Clayton High School's student population of 93 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
93 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Clayton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clayton High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1722 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Clayton High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clayton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clayton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clayton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Clayton High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
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14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Clayton High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
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9%
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White
98%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Clayton High School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Clayton High School and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clayton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clayton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clayton High School's ranking?
Clayton High School is ranked #1722 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Clayton High School often compared to?
Clayton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amery High School, Clear Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clayton High School?
The graduation rate of Clayton High School is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Clayton High School?
93 students attend Clayton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Clayton High School students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clayton High School?
Clayton High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clayton High School offer ?
Clayton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clayton High School part of?
Clayton High School is part of Clayton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 93 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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