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CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

New York · Public School District
16
Schools
7,754
Students
$29,004
Per-Pupil Spend
+102% nat'l
16.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-36pp vs nat'l
95.3%
Graduation Rate
+8.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in New York serving 7,754 students across 16 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $29,004 is above average for a US public school district. Only 17% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (16)
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CLARKSTOWN NORTH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL09–121,234
CLARKSTOWN SOUTH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL09–121,345
ROCKLAND COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT09–126
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BIRCHWOOD SCHOOLKG–1263
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$29,004+102% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
22%
71%
State
21.8%
Local (property tax)
71.2%
Federal
7.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (71%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
7,754
Students
17%
Free Lunch
$29K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.3%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateNew York →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.3% graduation rate — 8.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $29,004 per pupil — 102% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 17% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has 16 public schools, serving a total of 7,754 students.
What is the graduation rate for CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 95.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $29,004 per pupil — 102% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
17% of students in CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.