Best Poughkeepsie Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,969 students in Poughkeepsie, NY.

The top-ranked public high schools in Poughkeepsie, NY are Spackenkill High School and Poughkeepsie High 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 48% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Poughkeepsie have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.

Poughkeepsie, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Spackenkill High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).