RHINEBECK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.rhinebeckcsd.org

322 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rhinebeck Senior High School, located in the village of Rhinebeck, New York, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Rhinebeck Central School District. Situated in the scenic Hudson Valley, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented academic environment. It provides a comprehensive high school curriculum that balances rigorous college-preparatory coursework with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, reflecting the district’s commitment to both academic excellence and the holistic development of its students.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes student engagement through an array of arts, athletics, and enrichment programs. By maintaining a smaller student body size relative to neighboring districts, Rhinebeck Senior High is able to prioritize personalized instruction and strong faculty-student relationships. The school acts as a focal point for the local community, upholding a tradition of civic involvement and educational achievement within the broader Dutchess County area.

322

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RHINEBECK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	264
Hispanic	31
Black	4
Asian	9
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	1

White
264 (82.5 %)
Hispanic
31 (9.7 %)
Two or More
11 (3.4 %)
Asian
9 (2.8 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	RHINEBECK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)871-5500
Website:	http://www.rhinebeckcsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 81

Grade 10 80

Grade 11 80

Grade 12 81