Clarence High School (Clarence, New York)
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.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.
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
- 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
- Maddy Smith, comedian; cast member on MTV's Wild N Out
