Clairton High School is located in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County in the city of Clairton, United States. It is part of the Clairton City School District. The school serves students in 6th through 12th grades. The school's mascot is the Bear.
Serving 420 students in grades 6-12, Clairton Middle School High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clairton Middle School High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Clairton Middle School High School's student population of 420 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Clairton Middle School High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clairton Middle School High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2495 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
71%
14%
White
15%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clairton Middle School High School's ranking?
Clairton Middle School High School is ranked #2495 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Clairton Middle School High School often compared to?
Clairton Middle School High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cornell High School, Thomas Jefferson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clairton Middle School High School?
The graduation rate of Clairton Middle School High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Clairton Middle School High School?
420 students attend Clairton Middle School High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Clairton Middle School High School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clairton Middle School High School?
Clairton Middle School High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clairton Middle School High School offer ?
Clairton Middle School High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clairton Middle School High School part of?
Clairton Middle School High School is part of Clairton City School District.
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