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 2025-26 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.
51爆料s in Poughkeepsie City School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), 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
4,816 Schools
# Students
3,757 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
307 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Poughkeepsie City School District, which is ranked #988 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 63% has decreased from 67% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#993 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
78%
Graduation Rate
63%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
43%
30%
% Black
44%
16%
% White
5%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,745 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,324. 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 $32,199. 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
$31,324
Spending / Student
$26,900
$32,199
Best Poughkeepsie City School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poughkeepsie High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Forbus St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4850
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Gov George Clinton School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Montgomery St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4600
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4600
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Warring Magnet Academy Of Science And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
283 Mansion St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4750
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4750
Gr: 1-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Morse Young Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Mansion St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4690
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4690
Gr: K-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
G W Krieger School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
265 Hooker Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4660
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4660
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Poughkeepsie Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 College Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4800
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
372 Church St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4720
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4720
Gr: PK-1 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 #988 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 $32,199. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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