Serving 1,161 students in grades 9-12, Poughkeepsie High School ranks in the top 30% 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,161 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 61% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Poughkeepsie High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poughkeepsie High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poughkeepsie High School?
The graduation rate of Poughkeepsie High School is 61%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Poughkeepsie High School?
1,161 students attend Poughkeepsie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Poughkeepsie High School students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poughkeepsie High School?
Poughkeepsie High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Poughkeepsie High School offer ?
Poughkeepsie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Poughkeepsie High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,161 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 61% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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