For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,398 students in Clairton, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Clairton, PA are Thomas Jefferson High School, Steel Center For Career And Technical Education and Clairton Middle School High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clairton, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Clairton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Clairton, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas Jefferson High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Clairton, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
830 Old Clairton Rd
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-8610
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-8610
Grades: 9-12
| 974 students
Rank: #22.
Steel Center For Career And Technical Education
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
565 N. Lewis Run Road
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 469-3200
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 469-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: #33.
Clairton Middle School High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Grades: 6-12
| 420 students
Clairton, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clairton, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Clairton, PA include Thomas Jefferson High School, Steel Center For Career And Technical Education and Clairton Middle School High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clairton?
3 public high schools are located in Clairton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clairton?
Clairton public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Clairton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clairton include: Clairton Middle School High School vs. Thomas Jefferson High School
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