New Paltz Central High School is situated in the town of New Paltz in New York, on South Putt Corners Road. It serves students in grades 9-12 from the New Paltz Central School District, which serves most of New Paltz and Gardiner, New York, as well as parts of several other towns adjacent.
Serving 622 students in grades 9-12, New Paltz Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: New Paltz Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in New Paltz, NY, encompassing approximately 82.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 10.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Paltz Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
New Paltz Senior High School's student population of 622 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
622 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Paltz Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Paltz Senior High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2012 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Huguenot
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Paltz Senior High School's ranking?
New Paltz Senior High School is ranked #2012 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are New Paltz Senior High School often compared to?
New Paltz Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wallkill Senior High School, Highland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Paltz Senior High School?
The graduation rate of New Paltz Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend New Paltz Senior High School?
622 students attend New Paltz Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of New Paltz Senior High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Paltz Senior High School?
New Paltz Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Paltz Senior High School offer ?
New Paltz Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Paltz Senior High School part of?
New Paltz Senior High School is part of New Paltz Central School District.
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