Middletown High School serves 9th through 12th grade students in the Enlarged City School District of Middletown, which covers that city as well as adjacent portions of the towns of Wallkill and Wawayanda in Orange County, New York, United States.
Serving 2,551 students in grades 9-12, Middletown High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 87% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middletown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Middletown High School's student population of 2,551 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 193 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
193 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Middletown High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middletown High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1614 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
62%
30%
Black
23%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middletown High School's ranking?
Middletown High School is ranked #1614 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Middletown High School often compared to?
Middletown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Bush Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Middletown High School?
The graduation rate of Middletown High School is 92%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Middletown High School?
2,551 students attend Middletown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Middletown High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middletown High School?
Middletown High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middletown High School offer ?
Middletown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middletown High School part of?
Middletown High School is part of Middletown City School District.
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