Clarkstown South High School in West Nyack, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Clarkstown South High School is a suburban public school in West Nyack, New York that is part of Clarkstown Central School District. It serves 1,345 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.2:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,345 Students

102 Teachers

31 Demarest Mill Rd

West Nyack, NY 10994 View local requests

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Clarkstown South High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Clarkstown South High School Demographics

22%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

45%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Clarkstown South High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 19, 2025

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