Summary:
The city of Poughkeepsie, New York is home to two high schools: Poughkeepsie High School and Spackenkill High School. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and are part of the Poughkeepsie City School District and the Spackenkill Union Free School District, respectively.
Spackenkill High School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, ranking 87th out of 1,228 New York high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 95.9%, low dropout rate of 1.6%, and students who significantly outperform state and district averages on Regents exams. In contrast, Poughkeepsie High School is struggling, ranking 1,063rd in the state and earning a low 1-star rating. The school has a concerning 4-year graduation rate of only 52.7% and a high dropout rate of 27%, with students performing well below state and district averages on Regents exams.
The data reveals stark disparities in resources and student outcomes between the two high schools. Spackenkill High School spends significantly more per student ($21,258) compared to Poughkeepsie High School ($17,752), and has a lower student-teacher ratio. These differences highlight the educational inequities that can exist within a single city, with the more affluent and higher-performing Spackenkill High School serving a more diverse student population, while Poughkeepsie High School struggles to support its predominantly low-income and minority student body.
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