CLAYTON HIGH

CLAYTON
323 SOUTH 5TH ST
CLAYTON, NM 88415
121 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Clayton High School, located at 323 South 5th Street in Clayton, New Mexico, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Clayton Municipal School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development for students in the region. The institution emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military.

Beyond traditional academics, Clayton High School maintains a strong focus on student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-oriented initiatives. By promoting a supportive environment, the school aims to instill a sense of local pride and civic responsibility in its student body. Its commitment to small-town values combined with essential educational standards helps ensure that students receive a well-rounded experience aimed at navigating the challenges of the modern world.
121
Total Students
16.4
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    79 (65.3%)
  • White
    41 (33.9%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.8%)
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: CLAYTON
Phone: (575)374-9611
Website: http://www.claytonschools.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 121
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 121
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 31
Grade 10 28
Grade 11 29
Grade 12 33
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
NORTHEASTERN NM CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
NM CORRECTIONS
5 Students
185 DR MICHAEL JENKINS RD
CLAYTON, NM 88415 (3.2 miles away)
High School 8th - 12th