Serving 999 students in grades 9-12, Wallkill Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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: 999 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 97% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wallkill Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Wallkill Senior High School's student population of 999 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
999 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wallkill Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wallkill Senior High School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1381 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
27%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
64%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wallkill Senior High School's ranking?
Wallkill Senior High School is ranked #1381 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Wallkill Senior High School often compared to?
Wallkill Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Paltz Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
97% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wallkill Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Wallkill Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Wallkill Senior High School?
999 students attend Wallkill Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Wallkill Senior High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wallkill Senior High School?
Wallkill Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wallkill Senior High School offer ?
Wallkill Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wallkill Senior High School part of?
Wallkill Senior High School is part of Wallkill Central School District.
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