Kingston High School is a comprehensive four-year school with an enrollment of approximately 2,500 students and staff located off of Broadway, Andrew Street, and West O'Reilly Street in Kingston, New York, United States. It is a part of the Kingston City School District.
Serving 1,815 students in grades 9-12, Kingston High School ranks in the top 5% 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,815 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 97% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 92% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kingston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Kingston High School's student population of 1,815 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 150 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,815 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
150 teachers
Year Founded
1915
School Rankings
Kingston High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kingston High School is 0.65, 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
#152 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
28%
30%
Black
10%
16%
White
51%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kingston High School's ranking?
Kingston High School is ranked #152 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Kingston High School often compared to?
Kingston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Paltz Senior High School, Saugerties 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 46% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kingston High School?
The graduation rate of Kingston High School is 83%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kingston High School?
1,815 students attend Kingston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Kingston High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kingston High School?
Kingston High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kingston High School offer ?
Kingston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kingston High School part of?
Kingston High School is part of Kingston City School District.
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