Is Clarence Senior High School a good school?

Yes! Clarence Senior High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 49 th of 1242 New York high schools.

How many students attend Clarence Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,256 students attended Clarence Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Clarence Senior High School?

Students at Clarence Senior High School are 87% White, 5% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Clarence Senior High School?

Clarence Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Clarence Center Elementary School Elementary : Harris Hill Elementary School Elementary : Ledgeview Elementary School Elementary : Sheridan Hill Elementary School Middle : Clarence Middle School

Clarence Senior High School

Summary:

Clarence Senior High School is a public high school serving 1,284 students in grades 9-12 in Clarence, NY, which is part of the Clarence Central School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 30-49 high schools in New York and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic achievement.

Clarence Senior High School stands out for its strong academic performance across various student subgroups, with top rankings for female, male, Asian, Hispanic, special education, and low socioeconomic status students. The school boasts impressive graduation rates, ranging from 84.3% to 97.0% over the past 5 years, and low dropout rates between 1.1% and 10.0%. Students at Clarence Senior High School significantly outperform state and district averages on Regents/Common Core exams, with proficiency rates that are much higher than the state in all subject areas.

While Clarence Senior High School excels academically, it faces some challenges, such as relatively high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 17.9% to 37.8% over the past 5 years. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more affluent student population compared to nearby schools like Cheektowaga High School, which has much lower proficiency rates and a lower statewide ranking. Nevertheless, Clarence Senior High School continues to provide a quality education to its diverse student body, with a low student-teacher ratio that may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

9625 Main St
Clarence, NY 14031-2083

(716) 407-9020

District: Clarence Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
49^th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,096

Feeder schools for Clarence Senior High School:

Elementary:	Clarence Center Elementary School
	Harris Hill Elementary School
	Ledgeview Elementary School
	Sheridan Hill Elementary School
Middle:	Clarence Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 1,256

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.6%

Asian:

4.7%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clarence Senior High School ranks better than 96.1% of high schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.93. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Clarence Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.6%), Asian (4.7%), Hispanic (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clarence Senior High School is 10.1. (See more...)

Compare Clarence Senior High School employs 123.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clarence Senior High School is $18,096.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clarence Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarence Senior High School 49^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Clarence Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Clarence Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarence Central School District 119^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clarence Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Clarence Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2005	75.25	74^th	935	92.1%
2006	76.59	47^th	986	95.2%
2007	75.42	78^th	1002	92.2%
2008	77.63	37^th	1027	96.4%
2009	77.86	42^nd	1086	96.1%
2010	77.39	63^rd	1117	94.4%
2011	79.07	49^th	1165	95.8%
2012	81.35	45^th	1198	96.2%
2013	83.15	32^nd	1217	97.4%
2014	81.21	42^nd	1237	96.6%
2015	76.23	116^th	1255	90.8%
2016	85.08	30^th	1255	97.6%
2017	85.66	36^th	1221	97.1%
2018	83.17	38^th	1210	96.9%
2019	83.42	36^th	1207	97.0%
2021	62.64	217^th	519	58.2%
2022	84.80	44^th	1190	96.3%
2023	85.36	38^th	1228	96.9%
2024	83.93	49^th	1242	96.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Clarence Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	75.26	30^th	165	81.8%
2022	73.37	42^nd	212	80.2%
2023	76.09	41^st	272	84.9%
2024	77.74	42^nd	306	86.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Clarence Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.83	410^th	637	35.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Clarence Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	84.95	91^st	1095	91.7%
2019	86.31	85^th	1132	92.5%
2022	91.61	33^rd	1038	96.8%
2023	90.97	43^rd	1130	96.2%
2024	87.11	78^th	1144	93.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clarence Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	80.69	46^th	1154	96.0%
2019	82.03	50^th	1179	95.8%
2022	81.28	53^rd	1101	95.2%
2023	77.07	104^th	1155	91.0%
2024	76.77	115^th	1170	90.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Clarence Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	83.45	27^th	1176	97.7%
2019	83.63	29^th	1193	97.6%
2022	83.99	45^th	1155	96.1%
2023	84.60	45^th	1197	96.2%
2024	82.94	63^rd	1219	94.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Clarence Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	81.58	49^th	1176	95.8%
2019	81.90	55^th	1190	95.4%
2022	84.12	41^st	1154	96.4%
2023	85.42	32^nd	1191	97.3%
2024	83.91	47^th	1211	96.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Clarence Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	74.35	77^th	426	81.9%
2019	71.44	120^th	447	73.2%
2022	72.37	94^th	386	75.6%
2023	72.01	101^st	424	76.2%
2024	70.97	111^th	426	73.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Clarence Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.10	92^nd	671	86.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Clarence Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	89.09	19^th	791	97.6%
2019	86.29	41^st	815	95.0%
2022	85.30	46^th	760	93.9%
2023	76.78	136^th	851	84.0%
2024	93.16	4^th	865	99.5%

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Rank History for White students at Clarence Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	77.02	58^th	765	92.4%
2019	76.62	56^th	793	92.9%
2022	78.65	51^st	738	93.1%
2023	78.52	50^th	776	93.6%
2024	75.39	89^th	781	88.6%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Clarence Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	913	4	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	918
1990	891	5	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	904
1991	884	6	10	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	901
1992	946	11	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	964
1993	936	14	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	961
1994	984	10	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1004
1995	1062	5	10	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	1080
1996	1062	5	10	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	1080
1997	1139	5	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1150
1998	1175	11	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	1195
1999	1229	11	6	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	1254
2000	1325	8	17	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	1358
2001	1346	8	20	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	1386
2002	1375	7	26	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	1425
2003	1375	7	26	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	1425
2004	1432	9	32	19	5	n/a	n/a	0	1497
2005	1545	17	33	19	4	n/a	n/a	0	1618
2006	1567	19	34	22	4	n/a	n/a	0	1646
2007	1636	20	28	25	4	n/a	n/a	0	1713
2008	1600	23	33	26	6	n/a	n/a	0	1688
2009	1556	19	31	24	6	n/a	n/a	2	1638
2010	1587	16	42	24	7	n/a	n/a	3	1679
2011	1556	24	43	23	7	0	5	0	1658
2012	1554	27	38	20	5	2	4	0	1650
2013	1520	20	43	20	6	1	2	0	1612
2014	1498	18	41	25	5	0	13	0	1600
2015	1419	17	41	24	5	0	13	0	1519
2016	1398	15	47	24	6	0	17	0	1507
2017	1386	18	46	33	6	0	21	0	1510
2018	1344	14	43	30	5	1	17	0	1454
2019	1336	12	53	32	4	2	28	0	1467
2020	1300	15	51	48	4	2	32	0	1452
2021	1260	15	50	45	2	3	42	0	1417
2022	1181	19	51	42	0	0	46	0	1339
2023	1125	21	51	42	1	0	44	0	1284
2024	1088	16	59	49	1	0	43	0	1256

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clarence Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	918	54.5	16.8	n/a
1990	904	56.3	16.0	n/a
1991	901	60.1	14.9	n/a
1992	964	59.5	16.2	n/a
1993	961	64.0	15.0	n/a
1994	1004	69.3	14.5	3.7
1995	1080	71.4	15.1	2.7
1996	1080	71.4	15.1	2.7
1997	1150	77.0	14.9	2.7
1998	1195	80.4	14.9	2.8
1999	1254	81.6	15.4	2.2
2000	1358	84.2	16.1	4.9
2001	1386	90.0	15.4	5
2002	1425	101.1	14.1	5.2
2003	1425	101.1	14.1	5.2
2004	1497	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	1618	106.4	15.2	4.1
2006	1646	110.0	15.0	4.1
2007	1713	110.5	15.5	4.4
2008	1688	115.1	14.7	3.1
2009	1638	112.1	14.6	5
2010	1679	111.7	15.0	6
2011	1658	112.8	14.6	7.2
2012	1650	110.6	14.9	7.5
2013	1612	108.8	14.8	9.4
2014	1600	97.8	16.3	6.2
2015	1519	95.0	15.9	7.6
2016	1507	105.0	14.3	7.5
2017	1510	108.1	13.9	8.1
2018	1454	105.0	13.8	10.2
2019	1467	107.0	13.7	7.1
2020	1452	110.8	13.1	11.3
2021	1417	109.8	12.9	13.2
2022	1339	107.2	12.4	15.4
2023	1284	113.5	11.3	17.4
2024	1256	123.2	10.1	17.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clarence Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	918	54.5	16.8	n/a
1990	904	56.3	16.0	n/a
1991	901	60.1	14.9	n/a
1992	964	59.5	16.2	n/a
1993	961	64.0	15.0	n/a
1994	1004	69.3	14.5	3.7
1995	1080	71.4	15.1	2.7
1996	1080	71.4	15.1	2.7
1997	1150	77.0	14.9	2.7
1998	1195	80.4	14.9	2.8
1999	1254	81.6	15.4	2.2
2000	1358	84.2	16.1	4.9
2001	1386	90.0	15.4	5
2002	1425	101.1	14.1	5.2
2003	1425	101.1	14.1	5.2
2004	1497	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	1618	106.4	15.2	4.1
2006	1646	110.0	15.0	4.1
2007	1713	110.5	15.5	4.4
2008	1688	115.1	14.7	3.1
2009	1638	112.1	14.6	5
2010	1679	111.7	15.0	6
2011	1658	112.8	14.6	7.2
2012	1650	110.6	14.9	7.5
2013	1612	108.8	14.8	9.4
2014	1600	97.8	16.3	6.2
2015	1519	95.0	15.9	7.6
2016	1507	105.0	14.3	7.5
2017	1510	108.1	13.9	8.1
2018	1454	105.0	13.8	10.2
2019	1467	107.0	13.7	7.1
2020	1452	110.8	13.1	11.3
2021	1417	109.8	12.9	13.2
2022	1339	107.2	12.4	15.4
2023	1284	113.5	11.3	17.4
2024	1256	123.2	10.1	17.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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