Serving 858 students in grades 9-12, W Tresper Clarke High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 858 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W Tresper Clarke High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
W Tresper Clarke High School's student population of 858 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
858 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W Tresper Clarke High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W Tresper Clarke High School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#244 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
10%
Hispanic
26%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
41%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W Tresper Clarke High School's ranking?
W Tresper Clarke High School is ranked #244 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are W Tresper Clarke High School often compared to?
W Tresper Clarke High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herricks High School, Plainview-old Bethpage/jfk High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of W Tresper Clarke High School?
The graduation rate of W Tresper Clarke High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend W Tresper Clarke High School?
858 students attend W Tresper Clarke High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of W Tresper Clarke High School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W Tresper Clarke High School?
W Tresper Clarke High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does W Tresper Clarke High School offer ?
W Tresper Clarke High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is W Tresper Clarke High School part of?
W Tresper Clarke High School is part of East Meadow Union Free School District.
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