Spackenkill High School is a 9-12 public high school part of the Spackenkill Union Free School District located in the town of Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. It is a part of the Spackenkill Union Free School District.
Serving 516 students in grades 9-12, Spackenkill High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spackenkill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Spackenkill High School's student population of 516 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1973
Colors
White, Black, Green
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
School Mascot
Spartans
School Rankings
Spackenkill High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spackenkill High School is 0.70, 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
#136 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
19%
30%
Black
15%
16%
White
48%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spackenkill High School's ranking?
Spackenkill High School is ranked #136 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Spackenkill High School often compared to?
Spackenkill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arlington High School, Poughkeepsie High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spackenkill High School?
The graduation rate of Spackenkill High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Spackenkill High School?
516 students attend Spackenkill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Spackenkill High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spackenkill High School?
Spackenkill High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Spackenkill High School offer ?
Spackenkill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Spackenkill High School part of?
Spackenkill High School is part of Spackenkill Union Free School District.
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