SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOL
SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the SPACKENKILL UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in POUGHKEEPSIE, NY with about 489 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 44 teachers, SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOL, located in Poughkeepsie, New York, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Spackenkill Union Free School District. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, consistently maintaining high graduation rates and preparing students for competitive collegiate programs. The curriculum is comprehensive, offering a diverse array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust fine arts programs, and a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and student-led clubs, which foster a well-rounded educational environment.
The school is noted for its strong sense of community and a supportive administrative culture that emphasizes individual student growth and inclusivity. By prioritizing small class sizes and personalized attention, SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOL aims to cultivate a rigorous intellectual atmosphere while ensuring that students have access to the social and emotional resources necessary for success. With its reputation for strong community engagement and a focus on both traditional academic achievement and character development, the school remains a cornerstone of the Poughkeepsie area’s educational landscape.
For more information, contact SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOL at (845) 463-7810 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12603-5028
(845) 463-7810
http://www.sufsdny.org
SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in POUGHKEEPSIE, NY with about 489 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SPACKENKILL UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 489
- Teachers:
- 44.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 489 students
- White
- 62.0%
- Asian
- 13.7%
- Black or African American
- 12.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.