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Clarence High School (Clarence, New York)

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Established
  
1949 (1949)

CEEB code
  
331385

Principal
  
Kenneth J. Smith

Number of students
  
1,658

NCES District ID
  
3607590

NCES School ID
  
360759000543

Phone
  
+1 716-407-9020

Founded
  
1949

School type
  
Public school (government funded), high school

Address
  
9625 Main St, Clarence, NY 14031, USA

District
  
Clarence Central School District

Similar
  
Williamsv East High School, Lancaster High School, Amherst Central High Sch, East Senior High School, St Joseph's Collegiate Institute

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. This school offers many courses and extracurricular activities that prepare students for post-secondary education, or future careers. Academic subjects emphasize Regents, Honors and Advanced Placement courses. Electives range from art to technology. Over 30 extracurricular options provide ample opportunities for students to expand socially.

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Clarence Central School District

Established in 1949 by the New York State Board of Regents. The district includes six schools in the Clarence area, east of Buffalo, New York. Geoffrey M. Hicks, Ed.D. is superintendent of schools.

The district is consistently among the highest school districts in Western New York. In 2006 and 2007, Clarence stayed in the first spot in the Business First School rankings. In 2009, Clarence was ranked 4th out of 131 Western New York high schools.

Board of education

The board is made up of seven members. The current board members are:

  • Maryellen Koss, President
  • Michael Fuchs, Vice President
  • Tricia Andrews
  • James Boglioli
  • John Fisgus
  • Dennis Priore
  • Matthew Stock
  • High school

  • Clarence High School
  • Middle school

  • Clarence Middle School, Building Principal - Robert Moore
  • Elementary schools

  • Clarence Center Elementary, Principal - Colleen J. Coggins
  • Ledgeview Elementary, Principal - Keith E. Kuwik
  • Harris Hill Elementary, Principal - Susan Corrie
  • Sheridan Hill Elementary, Principal - Lee V. Pierce
  • Notable alumni

  • Kevyn Adams, NHL forward for the Phoenix Coyotes; alternate captain of the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006
  • Nikki Dinki, chef; finalist on Food Network Stars; TV show host
  • Lauren Fix, automotive expert, television host and personality
  • Neil Haskell, contemporary dancer
  • 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
  • References

    Clarence High School (Clarence, New York) Wikipedia