- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360984000761
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 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 48/100 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
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
W Tresper Clarke High School held near 892 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 79.9 → 81.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 360984000761 · Westbury, NY High · MID · TRAD
898 enr · 11.4:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: East Meadow High School (1,549 students)
W Tresper Clarke High School held near 892 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 79.9 → 81.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
W Tresper Clarke High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Meadow Hi
East Meadow High School
1,549 students
- Woodland Middl
Woodland Middle School
1,141 students
- This school
W Tresper Clarke High School
898 students
- Bowling Green
Bowling Green School
895 students
- Mcvey Elementa
Mcvey Elementary School
838 students
- Barnum Woods S
Barnum Woods School
797 students
What this shows W Tresper Clarke High School reports 898 students on the CCD universe file.
How W Tresper Clarke High School compares
W Tresper Clarke 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$28,980
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for East Meadow Union Free School District reports $28,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,141
- 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
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 (~898 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 858 (2022-23) → 892 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
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 48/100 (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 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.
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.