POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL
Reported Enrollment
1,165
students
District
POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
County Context Score
61/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
70 FORBUS ST, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY, 12603
School District
POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 362376003307
- District ID
- 3623760
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,165 students
School Setting
City: Small
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
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This district context includes 7 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, Dutchess County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
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1,165 students
POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL reports 1,165 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 14 other high schools in Dutchess County with enrollment data, 11 report fewer students and 3 report more. The peer median is 497 students.
15 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 526 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
7 district schools
POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT lists 5 primary, 1 middle, 1 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
5
Middle
1
High
1
Other
0
Nearby context inside POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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School Profile FAQ
Is POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL with nearby schools?
POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL should be compared with 15 high schools in Dutchess County, plus other schools in POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL?
Before using POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Part of POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL is one of 7 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 3,828 students across 7 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
7
Reported Enrollment
3,828
7 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- WARRING MAGNET ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY1–5 · PrimaryListed only
- G W KRIEGER SCHOOLKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- GOV GEORGE CLINTON SCHOOLKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- MORSE YOUNG MAGNET SCHOOLKG–6 · PrimaryListed only
- POUGHKEEPSIE MIDDLE SCHOOL6–8 · MiddleListed only
- SMITH EARLY LEARNING CENTERPK–KG · PrimaryListed only
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County Context Score
61/100
County-level composite across 75 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.