For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,081 students in 12603, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in 12603, NY are Spackenkill High School, Poughkeepsie High School and Poughkeepsie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 12603 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public high school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in 12603, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 12603 have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the New York average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spackenkill High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 12603, NY Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spackenkill High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
112 Spackenkill Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7810
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7810
Grades: 9-12
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
Poughkeepsie High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Forbus St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4850
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4850
Grades: 9-12
| 1,199 students
Rank: #33.
Poughkeepsie Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 College Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4800
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4800
Grades: 6-11
| 921 students
Rank: #44.
G W Krieger School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
265 Hooker Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4660
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4660
Grades: K-9
| 457 students
12603, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 Dutchess Tpke
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4480
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4480
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 12603, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in 12603, NY include Spackenkill High School, Poughkeepsie High School and Poughkeepsie Middle School.
How many public high schools are located in 12603, NY?
4 public high schools are located in 12603, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in 12603, NY?
12603, NY public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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