Top Rankings
Poughkeepsie City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,828 students in Poughkeepsie City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Poughkeepsie City School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
3,828 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
304 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Poughkeepsie City School District, which is ranked #997 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 58% has decreased from 60% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#996 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
78%
Graduation Rate
58%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
# American Indian Students
10 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,559 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
29%
# Black Students
1,746 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
46%
16%
# White Students
193 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
5%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
291 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
64
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
247
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
260
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
272
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
312
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
298
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
315
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
291
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
277
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
293
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
292
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
296
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
342
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
224
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
45
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,175 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,401 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$116 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$101 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,175
$31,353
Spending / Student
$26,401
$32,230
Best Poughkeepsie City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poughkeepsie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 Forbus St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4850
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4850
Grades: 9-12
| 1,165 students
Rank: #22.
Gov George Clinton School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Montgomery St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4600
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4600
Grades: K-5
| 222 students
Rank: #33.
Warring Magnet Academy Of Science And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
283 Mansion St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4750
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4750
Grades: 1-5
| 312 students
Rank: #44.
Poughkeepsie Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 College Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4800
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 877 students
Rank: #55.
Morse Young Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Mansion St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4690
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4690
Grades: K-6
| 495 students
Rank: #66.
G W Krieger School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
265 Hooker Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4660
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4660
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: n/an/a
Smith Early Learning Center
Magnet School
372 Church St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4720
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4720
Grades: PK-K
| 297 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Poughkeepsie City School District?
Poughkeepsie City School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,828 students.
What is the rank of Poughkeepsie City School District?
Poughkeepsie City School District is ranked #997 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Poughkeepsie City School District?
46% of Poughkeepsie City School District students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Poughkeepsie City School District?
Poughkeepsie City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Poughkeepsie City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,401 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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