School Overview
Poughkeepsie High School, located at 70 Forbus Street in Poughkeepsie, New York, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Poughkeepsie City School District. As a central hub for the local community, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and student engagement across a diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Poughkeepsie High School provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student organizations, aimed at promoting well-rounded personal growth. The district focuses on leveraging technology and modern teaching strategies to support its mission of equity and excellence. By maintaining a strong connection with the surrounding Poughkeepsie community, the school strives to provide its students with the essential resources, support systems, and guidance needed to navigate the challenges of the 21st century.
1,165
Total Students
86.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White60
Hispanic481
Black537
Asian7
Two or More75
American Indian3
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    537 (46.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    481 (41.3 %)
  • Two or More
    75 (6.4 %)
  • White
    60 (5.2 %)
  • Asian
    7 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (845)451-4850
Website: http://www.poughkeepsieschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 86.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 920
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7
Grades Taught
Grade 9 292
Grade 10 296
Grade 11 342
Grade 12 224
Ungraded 11

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9292
Grade 10296
Grade 11342
Grade 12224
Ungraded11
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female54446.7%
Male62153.3%