Clarkstown High School South is a public high school

High school

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 located in West Nyack, New York

West Nyack, New York

West Nyack is a hamlet in the Town of Clarkstown Rockland County, New York, United States located north of Central Nyack; east of Nanuet; south of Valley Cottage and west of Upper Nyack. It is approximately 18 miles north of New York City...

. The school educates students in grades 9 through 12, and is one of two high schools in the Clarkstown Central School District (CCSD). It is commonly referred to as Clarkstown South, or simply "South." In 2006, Clarkstown South was ranked #311 in Newsweek

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's "Top High Schools" list.

School facilities

Clarkstown South building consists of a main lobby, large auditorium, a gymnasium (including a wrestling room and a fitness center) a music wing, gym, planetarium, two lunchrooms, and three floors of classrooms. In the fall of 2005, a planetarium was built in the rear of the building. A greenhouse was also constructed in 2006. South offers many music ensembles, including chorus, orchestra, concert band, and marching band.

School groups

The Vikings are also known for their success in many of their school groups. Clarkstown South takes pride in Junior Statesmen of America, DECA

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, National History Day, and Mu Alpha Theta

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 chapter because of the many awards they bring home to their school.

Notable alumni

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