- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clarence, NY
Clarence Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Clarence Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360759000543
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarence Senior High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Clarence · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarence Senior High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarence Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clarence, NY.
School address
District: Clarence Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360759000543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Clarence Senior High School held near 1,256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 113.5 → 123.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 360759000543 · Clarence, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,256 enr · 11.1:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarence Middle School (954 students)
Clarence Senior High School held near 1,256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 113.5 → 123.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Clarence Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clarence Senior High School
1,256 students
- Clarence Middl
Clarence Middle School
954 students
- Sheridan Hill
Sheridan Hill Elementary School
527 students
- Ledgeview Elem 486
Ledgeview Elementary School
486 students
- Harris Hill El 452
Harris Hill Elementary School
452 students
- Clarence Cente 406
Clarence Center Elementary School
406 students
What this shows Clarence Senior High School reports 1,256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarence Senior High School compares
Clarence Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 71% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,256 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,256
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Clarence Senior High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Clarence Central School District reports $20,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarence Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ledgeview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harris Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarence Center Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarence Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clarence Senior High School
How many students attend Clarence Senior High School?
Clarence Senior High School has 1,256 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clarence, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,284 (2022-23) → 1,256 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarence Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarence Senior High School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clarence Senior High School?
16.4% of students at Clarence Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarence Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Clarence Senior High School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Clarence, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarence Senior High School?
Clarence Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clarence Senior High School rank among public schools in Clarence?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarence Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clarence, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clarence Central School District?
Besides Clarence Senior High School, Clarence Central School District also operates Clarence Middle School (954 students), Sheridan Hill Elementary School (527 students), and Ledgeview Elementary School (486 students). See the Clarence Central School District district page for the complete list.