Enrollment
898
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Westbury, NY
W Tresper Clarke High School
Federal NCES profile for W Tresper Clarke High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360984000761
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W Tresper Clarke High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Westbury · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
W Tresper Clarke High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W Tresper Clarke High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Westbury, NY.
School address
District: East Meadow Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360984000761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W Tresper Clarke High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at W Tresper Clarke High School
W Tresper Clarke High School is a large high school in Westbury, New York, enrolling 898 students.
At 11.4:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 898 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 426 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #169.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Asian (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
East Meadow Union Free School District also operates East Meadow High School (1,549 students) and Woodland Middle School (1,141 students) alongside W Tresper Clarke 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 W Tresper Clarke High School compares
W Tresper Clarke 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 898 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
898
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New York - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,459
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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 37.1%
Asian 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, W Tresper Clarke High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Meadow Union Free School District, which includes W Tresper Clarke High School.
$27,459
Per student
+4%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+65%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.5%
State 29.9%
Federal 9.5%
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 W Tresper Clarke High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Meadow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowling Green School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcvey Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barnum Woods School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W Tresper Clarke High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~898 students)
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Frequently asked questions about W Tresper Clarke High School
How many students attend W Tresper Clarke High School?
W Tresper Clarke High School has 898 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westbury, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W Tresper Clarke High School?
The student-teacher ratio at W Tresper Clarke High School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 W Tresper Clarke High School?
24.2% of students at W Tresper Clarke High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W Tresper Clarke High School?
The largest demographic group at W Tresper Clarke High School is White at 37.1% of enrollment, in Westbury, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W Tresper Clarke High School?
W Tresper Clarke High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 W Tresper Clarke High School rank among public schools in Westbury?
By Resource Investment Index, W Tresper Clarke High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Westbury, 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 Westbury on the city page.
Is W Tresper Clarke High School a good school?
W Tresper Clarke High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 East Meadow Union Free School District?
Besides W Tresper Clarke High School, East Meadow Union Free School District also operates East Meadow High School (1,549 students), Woodland Middle School (1,141 students), and Bowling Green School (895 students). See the East Meadow Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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