Clarence High School (Clarence, New York)
| Clarence High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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9625 Main St Clarence, New York, (Erie County), 14031 United States | |
| Coordinates | 42°58′20″N 78°37′55″W / 42.9723°N 78.6320°WCoordinates: 42°58′20″N 78°37′55″W / 42.9723°N 78.6320°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public school (government funded), high school |
| Established | 1949 |
| School district | Clarence Central School District |
| NCES District ID | 3607590[1] |
| CEEB Code | 331385 |
| NCES School ID | 360759000543[2] |
| Principal | Kenneth Smith |
| Faculty | 112.86 (on an FTE basis)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1658[2] (2010-2011 school year) |
| • Grade 9 | 421[2] |
| • Grade 10 | 436[2] |
| • Grade 11 | 396[2] |
| • Grade 12 | 405[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.69[2] |
| Language | English |
| Campus | Rural: Fringe |
| Color(s) |
Red and Black |
| Mascot | Red Devils |
| Average SAT scores | 1223 |
| Website |
District Website High School |
Clarence High School, also known as Clarence Central High School or, formerly, Clarence Senior High School, is a public high school located in Clarence, Erie County, New York, and is the only high school operated by the Clarence Central School District. This school offers many courses and extracurricular activities, that prepare students for post-secondary education, or future careers. Academic subjects emphasize Regents, Honors and Advanced Placement courses. Electives are offered ranging from art to technology. There are over 30 extracurricular options that provide ample opportunities for students to expand socially.
Clarence Central School District
Established in 1949 by the New York State Board of Regents. The district includes six schools in the Clarence area, east of Buffalo, New York.
The district is consistently among the highest school districts in Western New York. In 2006 and 2007, Clarence stayed in the first spot in Business First School rankings.[3] In 2009, Clarence was ranked 4th out of 131 Western New York high schools.[4]
High School
- Clarence High School
Middle School
- Clarence Middle School
Elementary Schools
- Clarence Center Elementary
- Ledgeview Elementary
- Harris Hill Elementary
- Sheridan Hill Elementary
Notable alumni
- Kevyn Adams, NHL forward for the Phoenix Coyotes; alternate captain of the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006
- Lauren Fix, automotive expert, television host and presonality
- Neil Haskell, contemporary dancer.
- Katie MacFarlane, former professional women's basketball player
- Mark Murphy, athlete; co-captain of Super Bowl XVII Champions Washington Redskins, Pro Bowl 1982 and 1983. Graduated in 1973; current President/CEO Green Bay Packers
- Chad Michael Murray, actor
- Patrick Wilson, drummer
- Jason Vieaux, classical guitarist; winner of 2015 Grammy for Best Classical Instrumental Solo
- Pam MacKinnon, stage director; winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play
Bird's Eye Images
References
- ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Clarence Central School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Clarence Senior High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
- ↑ "NY State School Report Cards". Retrieved 2008-08-08.
- ↑ "High schools in Northtowns". 2009-06-04.