VAN WYCK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

6 HILLSIDE LAKE RD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590

www.wappingersschools.org

843 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Van Wyck Junior High School, located in Wappingers Falls, New York, serves as a key academic institution within the Wappingers Central School District. Catering to students in the junior high grade levels, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse intellectual and social-emotional needs of its adolescent student body, encouraging both academic excellence and personal growth.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Van Wyck Junior High provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including clubs, sports, and arts programs, which help students develop leadership skills and a sense of community. By maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding Wappingers Falls community, the school strives to cultivate a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become engaged, responsible citizens. Further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources can be found on their official website.

843

Total Students

71.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VAN WYCK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	592
Hispanic	148
Black	52
Asian	34
Two or More	17

White
592 (70.2 %)
Hispanic
148 (17.6 %)
Black
52 (6.2 %)
Asian
34 (4.0 %)
Two or More
17 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)227-1700
Website:	http://www.wappingersschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	843
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 7 399

Grade 8 444