ORCHARD VIEW ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

25 CORPORATE DR
HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY 12533

www.wappingersschools.org

60 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Orchard View Alternative High School, located in Hopewell Junction, New York, operates as a specialized educational facility within the Wappingers Central School District. Designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, the school focuses on providing a personalized academic experience. By offering smaller class sizes and a more flexible curriculum, the institution aims to support students who require a different approach to instruction in order to successfully meet New York State graduation requirements.

The school emphasizes a supportive, close-knit community atmosphere where faculty members work closely with students to address their unique educational and social-emotional needs. Beyond standard coursework, Orchard View is dedicated to fostering personal growth, responsibility, and college or career readiness. By maintaining strong ties to the larger Wappingers school system, the program ensures that students remain connected to district resources while benefiting from the specialized focus of an alternative setting.

Total Students

7.3

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ORCHARD VIEW ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	13
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	1

White
38 (63.3 %)
Hispanic
13 (21.7 %)
Black
6 (10.0 %)
Asian
2 (3.3 %)
Two or More
1 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)298-5005
Website:	http://www.wappingersschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	60
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 8

Grade 10 17

Grade 11 15

Grade 12 20