For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 3,433 students in Newburgh, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Newburgh, NY is Newburgh Free Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newburgh, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Newburgh have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Newburgh, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newburgh Free Academy, with 79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Newburgh, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newburgh Free Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Fullerton Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-5400
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 3,433 students
Newburgh, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Broadway
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-7930
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-7930
Grades: PK-6
| 334 students
62 Overlook Dr
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 565-9623
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 565-9623
Grades: K-2
| 123 students
Newburgh Free Academy North Campus (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
301 Robinson Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8400
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
471 Broadway
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 565-4040
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 565-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Prekindergarten At Renwick Street (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
247 Renwick St
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6650
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6650
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Prekindergarten At Washington St. (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
191 Washington St
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8575
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8575
Grades: PK
| 396 students
West Street Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
39 West St
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8500
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8500
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Newburgh, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Newburgh, NY include Newburgh Free Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Newburgh?
1 public high schools are located in Newburgh.
What is the racial composition of students in Newburgh?
Newburgh public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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