Clay HS - School of Promise

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The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) has recognized Clay High School as a School of Promise.  Clay High School is one of 141 total schools in Ohio given recognition for closing the achievement gaps for students in the categories of math and reading. 

Dr. Richard Ross, ODE State Superintendent, will present an award to CHS/MS on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at 11:30am in the gymnasium. The public is invited to attend the event.

To be named a School of Promise, an Ohio school must have a 75 percent or better average proficiency rate on the Ohio Achievement Assessments and Ohio Graduation Tests for the 2012-2013 school years. In addition, they must reach that 75 percent threshold in two subgroups; an A or B grade for their annual measurable objective (AMO) for narrowing performance gaps between groups of students on the local school report card; an A, B or C progress grade on the local school report card; and a graduation rate of A or B. The schools must also serve 40 percent or more economically disadvantaged students. 

"Schools of Promise ... are examples of what can happen when principals, teachers, parents and community members all believe that children can learn," said Dr. Richard A. Ross, superintendent of public instruction, in a statement. "These schools overcome challenges, sometimes significant challenges, to provide a high-quality education to Ohio children. What they have done is working and I am urging them to help other Ohio schools learn how they can overcome their challenges as well."

Letter from the Ohio Department of Education