Clay City Jr-Sr High School

Clay Community Schools
601 Lankford St
Clay City, IN 47841
366 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Clay City Jr-Sr High School, located in Clay City, Indiana, serves as a combined educational facility for students in grades 7 through 12. As part of the Clay Community School Corporation, the school acts as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a traditional academic environment while maintaining a strong commitment to student development. The school is known for its relatively small class sizes, which allow for a more personalized educational experience and fostered relationships between the faculty and the student body.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Clay City Jr-Sr High School places significant value on extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented activities. These programs are designed to help students build leadership skills, foster community spirit, and prepare for post-secondary opportunities. By integrating rigorous coursework with a supportive small-town school culture, the institution aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are prepared for the challenges of college or the modern workforce.
366
Total Students
26.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    347 (94.8%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (3.6%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Clay Community Schools
Phone: (812)939-2154
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 108
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 66
Grade 8 62
Grade 9 57
Grade 10 67
Grade 11 51
Grade 12 63
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Shakamak Jr-Sr High School
MSD Shakamak Schools
295 Students
9233 Shakamak School Rd
Jasonville, IN 47438 (10.0 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th