| Clarkstown High School South | |
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| Location | |
| 31 Demarest Mill Road West Nyack, New York 10994 United States |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Clarkstown Central School District |
| Principal | James Vitale[1] |
| Faculty | 105.0 (on FTE basis)[2] |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 1,546[3] (2009–10) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.4[2] |
| Color(s) | Brown and Gold |
| Mascot | Viking |
| Nickname | South |
| Team name | Vikings |
| Newspaper | ‘’The Viking Voice‘’ |
| Website | CHSS website |
Clarkstown High School South is a public high school located in West Nyack, New York. The school educates students in grades 9 through 12, and is one of two high schools in the Clarkstown Central School District (CCSD). It is commonly referred to as Clarkstown South, or simply "South." In 2006, Clarkstown South was ranked #311 in Newsweek's "Top High Schools" list.[4]
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Clarkstown South building consists of a main lobby, large auditorium, a gymnasium (including a wrestling room and a fitness center) a music wing, gym, planetarium, two lunchrooms, and three floors of classrooms. In the fall of 2005, a planetarium was built in the rear of the building. A greenhouse was also constructed in 2006. South offers many music ensembles, including chorus, orchestra, concert band, and marching band.
The Vikings are also known for their success in many of their school groups. Clarkstown South takes pride in Junior Statesmen of America, DECA, National History Day, and Mu Alpha Theta chapter because of the many awards they bring home to their school. [5]
Thomas J. Harrington, Associate Deputy Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C.