Poughkeepsie City School District

The Poughkeepsie City School District consists of 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 826 out of 865 school districts in New York and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in student achievement across the district.

While the district overall struggles, a few schools stand out. Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology is the highest performing elementary school, with 52.27% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math compared to the district average of 30.45%. Additionally, Poughkeepsie Middle School has some bright spots, with 8th grade students outperforming the district and state averages on certain Regents exams.

However, the district faces significant challenges, particularly at the high school level. Poughkeepsie High School has a low 84.3% four-year graduation rate, a 4.9% dropout rate, and very low proficiency on Regents exams compared to the state average. Across the district, students perform significantly below state averages on both state assessments and Regents exams, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to address the achievement gaps.