At a glance
Reported students
121
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico high enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 218 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
92
Clayton High: 121 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
7.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 127
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about Clayton High
Clayton High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Clayton. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Clayton Municipal Schools. NCES reports 121 students for 2024–25.
Among 218 high schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 189 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.4:1, below the New Mexico median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (65.3%) and White (33.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 7.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Clayton High
- 1How do the reported 7.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 7.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.9%
- Hispanic65.3%
- Black0%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Clayton Municipal Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Alvis Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
152 reported students
Kiser Elementary
Middle · Grades 05–06
63 reported students
Clayton Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–08
61 reported students
Public schools near Clayton High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvis Elementary Elementary · Clayton Municipal Schools | PK–04 | 152 | 0.4 mi |
| Clayton Junior High Middle · Clayton Municipal Schools | 07–08 | 61 | 0.6 mi |
| Kiser Elementary Middle · Clayton Municipal Schools | 05–06 | 63 | 0.6 mi |
| Northeastern Nm Correctional Facility High · Nm Corrections | 08–12 | 5 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Clayton High
What grades does Clayton High serve?
Clayton High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Clayton Municipal Schools.
How many students attend Clayton High?
Clayton High reported 121 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 218 New Mexico high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 127 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Clayton High?
The calculated ratio is 7.4:1, based on 121 students and 16.35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Mexico median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Clayton High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Clayton High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Clayton Municipal Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Clayton High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Clayton High in?
Clayton High is part of Clayton Municipal Schools, based in Clayton, NM, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Clayton High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Alvis Elementary (0.4 mi), Clayton Junior High (0.6 mi), Kiser Elementary (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.