Clarence High School

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.Clarence Central School DistrictEstablished 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 educationThe board is made up of seven members. The current board members are: Maryellen Koss, PresidentMichael Fuchs, Vice PresidentTricia AndrewsJames BoglioliJohn FisgusDennis PrioreMatthew StockHigh school Clarence High SchoolMiddle schoolClarence Middle School, Building Principal - Robert MooreElementary schoolsClarence Center Elementary, Principal - Colleen J. CogginsLedgeview Elementary, Principal - Keith E. KuwikHarris Hill Elementary, Principal - Susan CorrieSheridan Hill Elementary, Principal - Lee V. Pierce