ROY C KETCHAM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

99 MYERS CORNERS RD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590

www.wappingersschools.org

1,612 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Roy C. Ketcham Senior High School (RCK) is a prominent public secondary school located in Wappingers Falls, New York, serving students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Wappingers Central School District. Situated on Myers Corners Road, the school acts as a focal point for the local community, offering a comprehensive academic environment designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for its large, diverse student body and a robust offering of extracurricular programs, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs.

Academically, RCK provides a wide range of coursework, including Advanced Placement (AP) classes and various elective opportunities that cater to diverse student interests. As a key institution within the Wappingers Central School District, the school emphasizes a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment while promoting school spirit through its well-known "Indian" athletic programs. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school's calendar, specific curriculum requirements, or district-wide initiatives, the official website at [www.wappingersschools.org](http://www.wappingersschools.org) serves as the primary resource for students, parents, and community members.

1,612

Total Students

116.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROY C KETCHAM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	912
Hispanic	453
Black	137
Asian	63
Two or More	45
American Indian	2

White
912 (56.6 %)
Hispanic
453 (28.1 %)
Black
137 (8.5 %)
Asian
63 (3.9 %)
Two or More
45 (2.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

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:	WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)298-5100
Website:	http://www.wappingersschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	116.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	553
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 9 396

Grade 10 411

Grade 11 404

Grade 12 401