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POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12City: Small

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.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Dutchess County has 75 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

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

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.

School scale

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.

County peer set

15 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 526 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

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.

County list

Primary

5

Middle

1

High

1

Other

0

Nearby context inside POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

G W KRIEGER SCHOOLKG–5 · Primary · 460 studentsListed
GOV GEORGE CLINTON SCHOOLKG–5 · Primary · 222 studentsListed
MORSE YOUNG MAGNET SCHOOLKG–6 · Primary · 495 studentsListed
SMITH EARLY LEARNING CENTERPK–KG · Primary · 297 studentsListed
WARRING MAGNET ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY1–5 · Primary · 312 studentsListed
POUGHKEEPSIE MIDDLE SCHOOL6–8 · Middle · 877 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL9–121,136 students
BEACON HIGH SCHOOL9–12830 students
ROY C KETCHAM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL9–121,612 students
RED HOOK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL9–12547 students

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 guide

Schools 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

Similar Schools

FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Grades 9–12
1,136 students
RegularProfile

BEACON HIGH SCHOOL

Grades 9–12
830 students
RegularListed only

ROY C KETCHAM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Grades 9–12
1,612 students
RegularProfile

RED HOOK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Grades 9–12
547 students
RegularListed only

SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOL

Grades 9–12
526 students
RegularListed only

Dutchess County Schools

County Context Score

61/100

County-level composite across 75 public schools

Open county school list →

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.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor