Enrollment
1,256
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360759000543
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 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 53/100 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
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
113.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarence Senior High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarence Senior High School
Clarence Senior High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Clarence, New York, enrolling 1,256 students.
At 11.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.4% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the New York average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,256 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 185 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #147, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Clarence Central School District spends $19,289 per pupil, 27% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Clarence Central School District also operates Clarence Middle School (954 students) and Sheridan Hill Elementary School (527 students) alongside Clarence Senior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clarence Senior High School compares
Clarence Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,289
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarence Central School District, which includes Clarence Senior High School.
$19,289
Per student
-27%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.1%
State 29.9%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,256 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Clarence on the city page.
Is Clarence Senior High School a good school?
Clarence Senior High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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