Clay County High School

Clay County
860 Clay County HWY
Celina, TN 38551
311 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Clay County High School, located in Celina, Tennessee, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local community. As part of the Clay County School District, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. It offers a standard high school curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce, while striving to maintain the supportive, close-knit atmosphere characteristic of a rural Tennessee community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school places a strong emphasis on student engagement through various extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and community service initiatives. By prioritizing student success and school spirit, Clay County High School aims to cultivate responsible citizens who are well-equipped to contribute to their local community and beyond. The school serves as a central hub for the town of Celina, playing a vital role in the social and educational life of Clay County residents.
311
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    271 (87.1%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (6.1%)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.2%)
  • Black
    4 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Clay County
Phone: (931)243-2340
Website: http://www.claycountyhigh.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 88
Grade 10 83
Grade 11 75
Grade 12 65
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Clay Co Adult High School
Clay County
0 Students
520 Brown ST
Celina, TN 38551 (1.1 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th