Clark Academy

Clark Academy serves 121 students in grades 7-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 121 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Clark Academy's student population of 121 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
121 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

The diversity score of Clark Academy is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
(12-13)
<50%
39%
(12-13)
<50%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
50%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Black
34%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

White
12%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
88%
0.63

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
100%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
55%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Clark Academy often compared to?
Clark Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Edenwald School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
How many students attend Clark Academy?
121 students attend Clark Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Clark Academy students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clark Academy?
Clark Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Clark Academy offer ?
Clark Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clark Academy part of?

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 121 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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