For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,293 students in Poughkeepsie, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Poughkeepsie, 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.
Poughkeepsie, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public high school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Poughkeepsie have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Poughkeepsie, NY public high school 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 Public High Schools in Poughkeepsie, NY (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
Rank: #55.
Warring Magnet Of Science And Technology
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
283 Mansion St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4750
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4750
Grades: 1-9
| 335 students
Rank: #66.
Morse Young Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Mansion St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4690
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4690
Grades: K-9
| 570 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dutchess Boces
Special Education School
5 Boces Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 486-4800
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 486-4800
Grades: K-12
| 307 students
Poughkeepsie, 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
Arnold Rd Aobh (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
10 Arnold Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Childrens Home Of Poughkeepsie (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
91 Fulton St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 452-1420
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 452-1420
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
160 Union St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 437-3450
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 437-3450
Grades: 7-8
| 7 students
12 S Perry St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4630
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4630
Grades: PK-K
| 487 students
Greystone House Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
82 Washington St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hooker Ave Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
237 Hooker Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hudson River Psych Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
10 Ross Circle
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 452-8000
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 452-8000
Grades: Inquire with school
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Poughkeepsie, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Poughkeepsie, NY include Spackenkill High School, Poughkeepsie High School and Poughkeepsie Middle School.
How many public high schools are located in Poughkeepsie, NY?
7 public high schools are located in Poughkeepsie, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Poughkeepsie, 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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