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 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,757 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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 96% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
3,757 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
307 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Poughkeepsie City School District, which is ranked #997 of all 1,015 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
8 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,626 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
30%
# Black Students
1,643 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
44%
16%
# White Students
169 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
5%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
279 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
71
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
246
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
271
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
257
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
266
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
310
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
297
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
288
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
285
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
281
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
272
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
304
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
281
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
291
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
37
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,745 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,900 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$116 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$101 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,745
$31,307
Spending / Student
$26,900
$32,183
Best Poughkeepsie City School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poughkeepsie High 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
| 1,161 students
Rank: #22.
Gov George Clinton 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
| 255 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
| 294 students
Rank: #44.
Poughkeepsie Middle 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
| 872 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
| 434 students
Rank: #66.
G W Krieger 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
| 433 students
Rank: n/an/a
372 Church St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4720
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4720
Grades: PK-1
| 308 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Poughkeepsie City School District?
Poughkeepsie City School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,757 students.
What is the rank of Poughkeepsie City School District?
Poughkeepsie City School District is ranked #997 out of 1,015 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?
44% of Poughkeepsie City School District students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 City School District?
Poughkeepsie City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, 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 $26,900 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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