Clay High School is a public high school in Oregon, Ohio, United States, east of Toledo. It is the only high school in the Oregon City School District. The school is named for Jeremiah Clay, who donated his farmland for the school to be built on.
Serving 1,108 students in grades 9-12, Clay High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,108 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clay High School's student population of 1,108 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
1927
Colors
Green, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Clay High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clay High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1991 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
17%
8%
Black
3%
17%
White
77%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clay High School's ranking?
Clay High School is ranked #1991 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Clay High School often compared to?
Clay High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anthony Wayne High School, Maumee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clay High School?
The graduation rate of Clay High School is 94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Clay High School?
1,108 students attend Clay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Clay High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clay High School?
Clay High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Clay High School offer ?
Clay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clay High School part of?
Clay High School is part of Oregon City School District.
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