High Schools in Clayton Public School District

The Clayton Public School District in New Jersey has only one high school, Clayton High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 274th out of 426 high schools in 2023-2024 to 319th out of 415 high schools in 2021-2022. The school's performance rating by SchoolDigger has also varied, with 2 stars out of 5 in 2022-2023 and 2023-2024, and 1 star out of 5 in 2021-2022.

Academically, Clayton High School has underperformed compared to state averages in several key areas. In English Language Arts, the percentage of students proficient or better was lower than the state average in 2023-2024 (41.5% vs. 58.1%) and 2022-2023 (49% vs. 52.1%). In Algebra I, the percentage of students proficient or better was significantly lower than the state average in 2023-2024 (5.1% vs. 39.7% for End of Course, 4.7% vs. 22.9% for 9th Grade) and 2022-2023 (11.5% vs. 35.1% for End of Course, 11.6% vs. 19.2% for 9th Grade). The school also underperformed the state average in Geometry and Science.

The data suggests that Clayton High School may face challenges in terms of academic achievement and performance compared to other high schools in New Jersey. The school's relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (43.39% in 2022-2023) and lower per-student spending (2018-2019 school year) may be contributing factors to these performance issues. Further investigation into the root causes and strategies for improvement would be valuable for the school and district.