For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 811 students in Clairton City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Clairton City School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
811 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Clairton City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#605 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
57%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.59
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
15%
# Black Students
560 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
69%
14%
# White Students
115 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
14%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
96 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
62
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
64
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
69
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
66
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
69
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
71
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
56
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
57
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
68
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
50
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
49
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,266 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,773 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,266
$23,696
Spending / Student
$21,773
$23,119
Best Clairton City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clairton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Clairton Middle School High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Grades: 6-12
| 420 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clairton City School District?
Clairton City School District manages 2 public schools serving 811 students.
What is the rank of Clairton City School District?
Clairton City School District is ranked #605 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Clairton City School District?
69% of Clairton City School District students are Black, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clairton City School District?
Clairton City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Clairton City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,773 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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