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Public high school · Greenburgh-North Castle Union Free School District · Dobbs Ferry, New York

Clark Academy

Clark Academy rates 5.9, right at the middle of Greenburgh-North Castle Union Free School District's high schools, whose rated median is 5.9.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.9this school

5.9 on a one-to-ten scale; the Greenburgh-North Castle Union Free School District median is 5.9.

#3,188 of 4,744 schools in New York · Greenburgh-North Castle Union Free School District: 1 high schools rated, median 5.9

The brief

A Greenburgh-North Castle Union Free School District high school where students score 49 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 3,188 of 4,744 schools in New York and 2 of 4 in Greenburgh-North Castle Union Free School District.

Clark Academy is listed in Greenburgh-North Castle Union Free School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math25%7 students tested · state average not published · 2012 EdFacts
Reading25%7 students tested · state average not published · 2012 EdFacts
In 2012, 25% of students were proficient in math and 25% in reading.2012 EdFacts; 2 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
1.7
33% of the rating
College Readiness
6.7
40% of the rating
Resources & Environment
10.0
27% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2012–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (2012 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 25% (2012 EdFacts).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10522; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2012 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Clark Academy and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$167,927
Median home value
$719,300
Median rent
$2,346/mo
College educated
67.1%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10522; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
40
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
19
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
842/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
1 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
7.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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    5.9
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and six rate higher than Clark Academy.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Clark Academy serve?

Clark Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Clark Academy?

Clark Academy has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Clark Academy is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clark Academy rank in NY?

Clark Academy ranks #3,188 of 4,744 schools in NY.

What is Clark Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Clark Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Clark Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clark Academy has 25% math proficiency (2012 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2012 EdFacts).

Is Clark Academy a charter school?

No, Clark Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clark Academy a Title I school?

No, Clark Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clark Academy?

7.5% of students at Clark Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
120
Student-teacher ratio
4.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
Special_ed
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westchester County
Rank in district
#2 of 4
Schools in district
4
District spending per student
$93,251
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 10522)
11,464
Area average commute
34.3 min
Area median age
40.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.