Clayton High School

Clayton High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
55 Pop Kramer Blvd,  Clayton, NJ
Clayton Public School District
3.6
3.7
464 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Joseph Visalli
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
530
Verbal
570
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
18
Reading
21
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
10.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
137:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
46%
Black
28.9%
Hispanic
13.9%
Two or more races
9.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rowan University 116 Students
Stockton University 75 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 49 Students
Rowan College South Jersey - Gloucester 44 Students
Temple University 35 Students
Montclair State University 31 Students
Drexel University 27 Students
Rider University 25 Students
Penn State 23 Students
University of Delaware 23 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 25 Students
Psychology 22 Students
Biology 21 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Physical Therapy 11 Students
Business 10 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies 8 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 63 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
12/17/2022
The size of the school, needs more clubs and activities. Some teachers are not the best educators, needs improvement.
3.0 Senior
3/30/2019
What I like about Clayton High School is the people their. Something that can change is the food and some teachers who don't know how to teach.
5.0 Senior
3/15/2019
I absolutely love being a student of Clayton High School. The teachers and administrators are amazing. It is a very small school, meaning we have a very tight-knit community, and everybody in the school does everything. In big schools, people usually only do one or two things. In CHS, it is not at all uncommon to see the star jock on the stage of the musical.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 other
5/24/2016
Excellent school with all classrooms that have a touch screen computer mounted in front allow student to complete work hands on.
1.0 parent
12/13/2011
I think the Clayton school districts sinks! The teachers have no control over the students. Students that have behavior problems are allowed to be in regular classes where they disturb the learning of the other students. There standardize testing scores are below the state average year in and year o...
5.0 student
4/11/2008

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Clayton High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Clayton, NJ, in the Clayton neighborhood, and is served by the Clayton Public School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 464 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Clayton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $350,435. Discover additional schools in the area, like Scholar Athletes Leadership Academy, Gloucester County Christian School, Finest of the Wheat Christian, and more. Learn more about what Clayton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Clayton High School.

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