Clarkstown High School North is a high school located in New City, New York, United States, educating students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of two high schools in the Clarkstown Central School District. Since 2006, North has offered the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme to juniors and seniors.
Serving 1,209 students in grades 9-12, Clarkstown North Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,209 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 93% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Clarkstown North Senior High School serves the northeast part of New City, NY, covering an area of approximately 19.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clarkstown North Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Clarkstown North Senior High School's student population of 1,209 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,209 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clarkstown North Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarkstown North Senior High School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#465 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Ram
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarkstown North Senior High School's ranking?
Clarkstown North Senior High School is ranked #465 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Clarkstown North Senior High School often compared to?
Clarkstown North Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarkstown South Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clarkstown North Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Clarkstown North Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Clarkstown North Senior High School?
1,209 students attend Clarkstown North Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Clarkstown North Senior High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarkstown North Senior High School?
Clarkstown North Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Clarkstown North Senior High School offer ?
Clarkstown North Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clarkstown North Senior High School part of?
Clarkstown North Senior High School is part of Clarkstown Central School District.
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