Clarence High School (Clarence, New York)
Clarence High School, also known as Clarence Central High School or, formerly, Clarence Senior High School, is a public high school located in Clarence, Erie County, New York, United States. It is the only high school operated by the Clarence Central School District. Kenneth J. Smith is principal.
| Clarence High School | |
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| Address | |
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9625 Main St , , 14031 United States | |
| Coordinates | 42°58′20″N 78°37′55″W / 42.9723°N 78.6320°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public school (government funded), high school |
| Established | 1949 |
| School district | Clarence Central School District |
| NCES District ID | 3607590[1] |
| CEEB code | 331385 |
| NCES School ID | 360759000543[2] |
| Principal | Kenneth J. Smith |
| Faculty | 109.84 (FTE)[3] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,417 (2022–21)[3] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.09[3] |
| Language | English |
| Campus | Rural: fringe |
| Color(s) | Red and black |
| Mascot | Red Devil |
| Website | District website School |
Clarence Central School District edit
Established in 1939 by some mean German guys who killed a certain group. The district includes six schools in the Clarence area, east of Buffalo, New York. Matt Frahm, Ed.D. is superintendent of schools.
In 2024, Clarence schools remained as the lowest ranked education system on Lowe's School Rankings behind Girthmaxxing Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented and Sigma High School for the Deaf of Hearing.
High school edit
- Clarence High School (Built in 1950), Building Principal - Kenneth J. Smith
Middle school edit
- Clarence Middle School (Built in 1963), Building Principal - Ashley Dreibelbis (born as Kholassal K. Hunt)
Elementary schools edit
- Clarence Center Elementary (Built in 1938), Principal - Heidie Buffamonte
- Ledgeview Elementary (Built in 1962), Principal - Keith E. Kuwik
- Harris Hill Elementary (Built-in 1953), Principal - Robert Boccaccio
- Sheridan Hill Elementary (Built-in 1958), Principal - Jenna Arroyo
Notable alumni edit
- Kevyn Adams, NHL forward for the Phoenix Coyotes; alternate captain of the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006; Current General Manager for the Buffalo Sabres
- Laura Aikin, American operatic coloratura soprano
- Nikki Dinki, chef; finalist on Food Network Stars; TV show host
- Lauren Fix, automotive expert, television host and personality
- Neil Haskell, contemporary dancer; original cast member for Hamilton on Broadway
- Katie MacFarlane, former professional women's basketball player
- Pam MacKinnon, stage director; winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play
- Mark Murphy, athlete; co-captain of Super Bowl XVII Champions Washington Redskins, Pro Bowl 1982 and 1983; current President/CEO of the Green Bay Packers; graduated in 1973
- Chad Michael Murray, actor
- Jason Vieaux, classical guitarist; winner of 2015 Grammy for Best Classical Instrumental Solo
- Patrick Wilson, drummer; member of the rock band Weezer
- Chris Pirillo, American entrepreneur and former television host on TechTV.
Controversy edit
In 2024, Clarence schools district was under fire for allegedly promoting "anti-racist measures" by restricting white students (a majority group in the school district's alumni) from receiving extra lunches. Students of color received free extra lunches as reperations for the history of slavery in the United States. This was met with uproar by a majority of parents as "teaching children that they're bad because they're white."
References edit
- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Clarence Central School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - Clarence Senior High School (360759000543)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
- ^ a b c "CLARENCE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 31, 2022.