Roy C Ketcham Senior High School

99 Myers Corners Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,628 students in grades 9-12, Roy C Ketcham Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in NY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 90% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Roy C Ketcham Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Roy C Ketcham Senior High School's student population of 1,628 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,628 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
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School Rankings

Roy C Ketcham Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roy C Ketcham Senior High School is 0.59, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#232 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
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90%
55%
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90-94%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
27%
29%
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Black
9%
16%
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White
58%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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97%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roy C Ketcham Senior High School's ranking?
Roy C Ketcham Senior High School is ranked #232 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Roy C Ketcham Senior High School often compared to?
Roy C Ketcham Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Jay Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roy C Ketcham Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Roy C Ketcham Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Roy C Ketcham Senior High School?
1,628 students attend Roy C Ketcham Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Roy C Ketcham Senior High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roy C Ketcham Senior High School?
Roy C Ketcham Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Roy C Ketcham Senior High School offer ?
Roy C Ketcham Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Roy C Ketcham Senior High School part of?
Roy C Ketcham Senior High School is part of Wappingers Central School District.

School Reviews

5   4/22/2020
Being a student at Roy C. Ketcham High School has allowed me to be a part of an amazing community. The teachers here genuinely care about their students, seen as how they all have had to adapt to online learning due to COVID-19 this school year. The school holds many events throughout the year, ranging from college and career fairs to prom and homecoming and the annual Bonfire. Ketcham has a lot of technology that is used in classes, which I found to really benefit my fellow classmates and I, allowing us to achieve above and beyond, ranging from Chromebook and smart boards to the makerspace, computer lab, and library that are loaded with different technological tools to help all the students achieve academic success. Ketcham has definitely taught me many lessons and given me experiences that I will take with me for the rest of my life.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Haley
5   9/26/2007
It should not come as a shock to anyone that Roy C. Ketcham High School has been one of the top public schools in Dutchess County for numerous years. The school offers many academic programs such as Advanced Placement and Honors classes. As an incentive to get "good grades" students are given cards to use at specific resturants and companies for different prizes. This facility is one filled with teachers who care deeply about their students and their students' education. And although the security cameras which were installed a few years ago come off as an invasion of privacy, as a student myself I feel I couldn't possibly be more safe. The availability of after school activities is abundant, there is something for everyone. Being one of the top schools does mean that parents are involved with their students' high school career. I would highly recommend this school. I have learned so much at this institution. I've learned not only my school subjects but about life and most of all from my teachers I've learned to love learning.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - mandy

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 90% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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