High Schools in Clayton

Summary:

The Clayton High School is the sole high school located in the Clayton school district in Missouri. This exceptional institution has consistently ranked among the top 20 high schools in the state, earning a 5-out-of-5 star rating from SchoolDigger for its outstanding performance.

With a four-year graduation rate of 97.1%, well above the state average, Clayton High School boasts impressive test scores that significantly outpace the state averages across multiple subjects, including Algebra I, Biology I, English II, and Algebra II. The school's low chronic absenteeism rate of 10.9% further underscores its students' engagement and commitment to their education.

Supported by a high per-student spending of $21,543, Clayton High School provides a robust learning environment for its 844 students, with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.8 to 1. This exceptional educational institution is undoubtedly a standout in the state, delivering a high-quality education and preparing its students for success.

District Detail

#2 Mark Twain Circle
Clayton, MO 63105-1613

(314) 854-6000

SchoolDigger Rank:
5^th of 367 Missouri districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,367

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Algebra I (2025)	MAP Biology I (2025)	MAP English II (2025)	MAP Algebra II (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clayton High	Public	9-12	#1 Mark Twain Circle	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Clayton	No	No	No	No	(314) 854-6600	788	80	9.8	8.0%	462 (58.6%)	118 (15.0%)	34 (4.3%)	100 (12.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (9.3%)	92.8	6^th of 367 public high schools	98.4%		87.3	14^th of 378 public high schools	96.3%	8	73.9	72.9	83.0	90.2	$26,879	$251	$26,628

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County	0.86 mi	10
University City	1.06 mi	7	278^th
Maplewood-Richmond Heights	1.42 mi	4	15^th
Brentwood	1.78 mi	5	8^th
St. Louis City	1.8 mi	70	329^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.