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Kingston High School vs. Rondout Valley High School

Should you attend Kingston High School or Rondout Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Kingston High School
403 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Rondout Valley High School
122 Kyserike Rd
Accord, NY 12404
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Kingston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Rondout Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,815 students in grades 9-12, Kingston High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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).
Serving 567 students in grades 9-12, Rondout Valley High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,815 students
567 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kingston High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rondout Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kingston High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rondout Valley High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
150 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kingston High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rondout Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kingston High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kingston City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rondout Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rondout Valley Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#575 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
#837 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kingston High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rondout Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in NY)
70-74%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kingston High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kingston City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rondout Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rondout Valley Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kingston High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kingston City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rondout Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rondout Valley Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
92%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kingston High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kingston City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rondout Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rondout Valley Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
82%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kingston High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kingston City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rondout Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Rondout Valley Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kingston High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rondout Valley High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
451
128
Grade 10 Students
457
148
Grade 11 Students
448
132
Grade 12 Students
443
135
Ungraded Students
16
24

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kingston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kingston City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rondout Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rondout Valley Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kingston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kingston City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rondout Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rondout Valley Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kingston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kingston City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rondout Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rondout Valley Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kingston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kingston City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rondout Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rondout Valley Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
51%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kingston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kingston City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rondout Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rondout Valley Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kingston High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kingston City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rondout Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rondout Valley Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kingston High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kingston City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rondout Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rondout Valley Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kingston High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kingston City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rondout Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rondout Valley Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kingston High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kingston City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rondout Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rondout Valley Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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