Serving 60 students in grades 9-12, Orchard View Alternative High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchard View Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Orchard View Alternative High School's student population of 60 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orchard View Alternative High School is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥80%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
22%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
63%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Orchard View Alternative High School often compared to?
Orchard View Alternative High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Jay Senior High School, Arlington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orchard View Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Orchard View Alternative High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Orchard View Alternative High School?
60 students attend Orchard View Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Orchard View Alternative High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard View Alternative High School?
Orchard View Alternative High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Orchard View Alternative High School offer ?
Orchard View Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard View Alternative High School part of?
Orchard View Alternative High School is part of Wappingers Central School District.
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