Clay Center Community High

Clay County
1630 Ninth St
Clay Center, KS 67432
326 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Clay Center Community High School, located in Clay Center, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Clay Center community and surrounding areas within the USD 379 school district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, attend a technical college, or pursue a four-year university degree. The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous core coursework with a variety of elective opportunities, allowing students to explore diverse interests and develop practical skills.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a vital role in the social and community life of Clay Center. It maintains a strong tradition of extracurricular engagement, offering a wide array of athletic programs, clubs, and fine arts opportunities that encourage school spirit and student leadership. By fostering a supportive and community-focused environment, Clay Center Community High aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to their local community and the world at large.
326
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    295 (90.5%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (4.9%)
  • Two or More
    12 (3.7%)
  • Black
    2 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
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 County
Phone: (785)632-2131
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 97
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 36

* 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 9 75
Grade 10 90
Grade 11 71
Grade 12 90
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
eLearn 379 Virtual School
Clay County
6 Students
807 Dexter St
Clay Center, KS 67432 (0.6 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th