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,

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, United States. It is the only high school operated by the Clarence Central School District. Kenneth J. Smith is principal.

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

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. Matt Frahm is superintendent of schools. 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

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high schools.

High school

* Clarence High School (Built in 1950), Building Principal - Kenneth J. Smith

Middle school

*Clarence Middle School (Built in 1963), Building Principal - Ashley Dreibelbis

Elementary schools

*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

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References

{{authority control Public high schools in New York (state) Schools in Erie County, New York School districts established in 1949