Spackenkill High School

Summary:

Spackenkill High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Poughkeepsie, New York, with a student population of 526. The school is part of the Spackenkill Union Free School District, which is ranked 153 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spackenkill High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in New York, with a statewide ranking between 51-144 over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating excellent academic performance. Spackenkill students outperform the state and district averages on Regents/Common Core exams across various subjects, and the school ranks highly for its performance across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, African American students, Hispanic students, white students, students with special education needs, and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's four-year graduation rates range from 84.3% to 95.9%, and its dropout rates are low, ranging from 1.5% to 10%.

While Spackenkill High School outperforms many nearby high schools, including New Paltz Senior High School, Beacon High School, John Jay Senior High School, and Poughkeepsie High School, on various academic metrics and rankings, some nearby schools, such as Arlington High School and Marlboro Central High School, also perform well. Spackenkill's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 22.62% to 23.38%, suggests that the school serves a more affluent student population compared to some of the neighboring districts.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 112 Spackenkill Rd
       Poughkeepsie, NY  12603-5028


(845) 463-7810

District: Spackenkill Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
51st of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,258 Help


Feeder schools for Spackenkill High School:

Elementary:    Hagan School
    Nassau School
Middle:    Orville A Todd Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  516

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.9%
Hispanic:
19.2%
African American:
15.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25% Help


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Compare Details Spackenkill High School ranks better than 95.9% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.89. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Spackenkill High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Spackenkill High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.9%), Hispanic (19.2%), African American (15.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spackenkill High School is 10.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spackenkill High School is $21,258.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spackenkill High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Spackenkill High School 51st of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Spackenkill High School in the ranking list.)

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Spackenkill Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spackenkill Union Free School District 153rd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Spackenkill High School

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Rank History for all students at Spackenkill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 75.81 60th 935 93.6%
2006 75.87 65th 986 93.4%
2007 72.64 129th 1002 87.1%
2008 75.76 73rd 1027 92.9%
2009 75.15 96th 1086 91.2%
2010 74.42 131st 1117 88.3%
2011 78.49 62nd 1165 94.7%
2012 81.48 41st 1198 96.6%
2013 82.90 35th 1217 97.1%
2014 77.21 101st 1237 91.8%
2015 79.66 71st 1255 94.3%
2016 77.64 106th 1255 91.6%
2017 80.36 104th 1221 91.5%
2018 79.58 90th 1210 92.6%
2019 79.15 115th 1207 90.5%
2021 69.95 144th 519 72.3%
2022 81.77 78th 1190 93.4%
2023 81.65 87th 1228 92.9%
2024 83.89 51st 1242 95.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Spackenkill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.27 32nd 306 89.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Spackenkill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.64 22nd 1095 98.0%
2019 90.14 51st 1132 95.5%
2022 88.88 49th 1038 95.3%
2023 84.73 91st 1130 91.9%
2024 80.83 139th 1144 87.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spackenkill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.34 148th 1154 87.2%
2019 81.94 51st 1179 95.7%
2022 79.18 79th 1101 92.8%
2023 82.28 46th 1155 96.0%
2024 81.15 60th 1170 94.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Spackenkill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.46 139th 1176 88.2%
2019 76.23 190th 1193 84.1%
2022 79.38 124th 1155 89.3%
2023 80.00 122nd 1197 89.8%
2024 84.54 39th 1219 96.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Spackenkill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.91 74th 1176 93.7%
2019 80.07 84th 1190 92.9%
2022 82.33 56th 1154 95.1%
2023 82.12 74th 1191 93.8%
2024 82.11 85th 1211 93.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Spackenkill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.75 61st 426 85.7%
2019 78.20 29th 447 93.5%
2022 82.16 6th 386 98.4%
2023 78.43 48th 424 88.7%
2024 80.95 14th 426 96.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Spackenkill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.42 48th 679 92.9%
2019 87.34 29th 686 95.8%
2022 77.48 85th 593 85.7%
2023 87.64 37th 671 94.5%
2024 87.56 39th 690 94.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spackenkill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.35 3rd 791 99.6%
2019 83.68 58th 815 92.9%
2022 88.22 33rd 760 95.7%
2023 83.02 72nd 851 91.5%
2024 86.56 40th 865 95.4%
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Rank History for White students at Spackenkill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.69 96th 765 87.5%
2019 68.74 181st 793 77.2%
2021 63.33 45th 133 66.2%
2022 75.18 79th 738 89.3%
2023 75.69 77th 776 90.1%
2024 78.71 42nd 781 94.6%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Spackenkill High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 417 25 36 8 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1990 394 25 41 10 1 n/a n/a 0 471
1991 392 27 42 12 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1992 341 33 44 12 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1993 339 33 49 15 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1994 350 37 50 15 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1995 328 50 56 21 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1996 328 50 56 21 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1997 345 57 65 23 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1998 361 63 68 20 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1999 411 45 64 16 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2000 403 47 54 16 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2001 414 58 49 18 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2002 430 61 41 22 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2003 430 61 41 22 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2004 461 63 37 28 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2005 481 65 35 40 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2006 471 61 37 53 0 n/a n/a 0 622
2007 472 59 46 52 1 n/a n/a 0 630
2008 430 55 62 53 2 n/a n/a 0 602
2009 408 56 60 44 4 n/a n/a 1 573
2010 398 69 69 48 3 n/a n/a 8 595
2011 370 64 73 49 2 0 7 0 565
2012 365 51 69 48 3 1 6 0 543
2013 369 46 71 53 2 1 5 0 547
2014 349 44 78 55 3 0 6 0 535
2015 344 48 82 65 3 0 5 0 547
2016 349 52 75 53 2 0 8 0 539
2017 307 54 65 52 1 2 10 0 491
2018 303 59 67 44 0 1 15 0 489
2019 275 67 55 53 0 2 23 0 475
2020 263 59 60 66 0 2 17 0 467
2021 267 78 61 71 0 1 19 0 497
2022 260 78 62 83 1 1 19 0 504
2023 265 89 66 90 1 0 15 0 526
2024 247 79 69 99 1 0 21 0 516

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spackenkill High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 486 47.9 10.1 n/a
1990 471 45.9 10.2 n/a
1991 473 47.1 10.0 n/a
1992 430 42.9 10.0 n/a
1993 436 38.2 11.4 n/a
1994 452 35.2 12.8 1.8
1995 455 36.1 12.6 2.2
1996 455 36.1 12.6 2.2
1997 490 35.7 13.7 1.6
1998 512 38.8 13.2 5.7
1999 536 39.2 13.7 3.2
2000 520 40.3 12.9 5.6
2001 539 45.1 12.0 9.3
2002 554 42.5 13.0 9.6
2003 554 42.5 13.0 9.6
2004 589 n/a n/a n/a
2005 621 46.3 13.4 5.2
2006 622 43.0 14.5 13.3
2007 630 46.3 13.6 7.9
2008 602 46.3 13.0 10.3
2009 573 47.3 12.1 6.6
2010 595 48.2 12.3 12.4
2011 565 49.6 11.3 13.6
2012 543 49.7 10.9 16.6
2013 547 49.8 10.9 16.3
2014 535 47.4 11.2 11.2
2015 547 43.0 12.7 18.6
2016 539 43.0 12.5 20.2
2017 491 42.9 11.4 21.2
2018 489 44.0 11.1 24.1
2019 475 43.3 10.9 25.5
2020 467 53.4 8.7 27.8
2021 497 50.4 9.8 22.7
2022 504 49.7 10.1 22.6
2023 526 49.6 10.5 23.4
2024 516 49.9 10.3 25

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Spackenkill High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 486 47.9 10.1 n/a
1990 471 45.9 10.2 n/a
1991 473 47.1 10.0 n/a
1992 430 42.9 10.0 n/a
1993 436 38.2 11.4 n/a
1994 452 35.2 12.8 1.8
1995 455 36.1 12.6 2.2
1996 455 36.1 12.6 2.2
1997 490 35.7 13.7 1.6
1998 512 38.8 13.2 5.7
1999 536 39.2 13.7 3.2
2000 520 40.3 12.9 5.6
2001 539 45.1 12.0 9.3
2002 554 42.5 13.0 9.6
2003 554 42.5 13.0 9.6
2004 589 n/a n/a n/a
2005 621 46.3 13.4 5.2
2006 622 43.0 14.5 13.3
2007 630 46.3 13.6 7.9
2008 602 46.3 13.0 10.3
2009 573 47.3 12.1 6.6
2010 595 48.2 12.3 12.4
2011 565 49.6 11.3 13.6
2012 543 49.7 10.9 16.6
2013 547 49.8 10.9 16.3
2014 535 47.4 11.2 11.2
2015 547 43.0 12.7 18.6
2016 539 43.0 12.5 20.2
2017 491 42.9 11.4 21.2
2018 489 44.0 11.1 24.1
2019 475 43.3 10.9 25.5
2020 467 53.4 8.7 27.8
2021 497 50.4 9.8 22.7
2022 504 49.7 10.1 22.6
2023 526 49.6 10.5 23.4
2024 516 49.9 10.3 25

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Spackenkill High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.9%0.6%0.4%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.9%99.1%
201499.2%0.8%0.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201598.2%1.1%0.7%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%
201699.4%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.4%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.4%99.6%
201798.6%1.0%0.2%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.2%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201899.2%0.8%0.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201998.2%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
202099.6%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Spackenkill High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $165 (0.8%) $20,005 (99.2%) $20,170
2020 $141 (0.6%) $21,647 (99.4%) $21,788
2021 $179 (0.9%) $19,680 (99.1%) $19,860
2022 $61 (0.3%) $19,668 (99.7%) $19,729
2023 $536 (2.5%) $20,722 (97.5%) $21,258

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spackenkill High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 115th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 87th of 1228 High schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Spackenkill High School)93.694.6
 1%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Spackenkill Union Free School District)95.995.4
 0.5%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Spackenkill High School)80.693.5
 12.9%
   End of Course Chemistry (Spackenkill Union Free School District)80.693.5
 12.9%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Spackenkill High School)98.684.2
 14.4%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Spackenkill Union Free School District)98.684.2
 14.4%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Spackenkill High School)98.195.5
 2.6%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Spackenkill Union Free School District)98.194.8
 3.3%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Spackenkill High School)89.483.8
 5.6%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (Spackenkill Union Free School District)89.483.8
 5.6%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Spackenkill High School)9072.9
 17.1%
   End of Course Earth Science (Spackenkill Union Free School District)94.482.2
 12.2%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Living Environment (Spackenkill High School)92.692.5
 0.1%
   End of Course Living Environment (Spackenkill Union Free School District)92.192.5
 0.5%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Spackenkill High School)87.583.3
 4.2%
   End of Course Physics (Spackenkill Union Free School District)87.583.3
 4.2%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Spackenkill High School)98.193.8
 4.4%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Spackenkill Union Free School District)98.193
 5.1%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students475526
 10.7%
African American6789
 32.8%
American Indian01
Asian5566
 20%
Hispanic5390
 69.8%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White275265
 3.6%
Two or More Races2315
 34.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.5%23.4%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Spackenkill High School

Spackenkill High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hagan School
Elementary : Nassau School
Middle : Orville A Todd Middle School

Yes! Spackenkill High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 51st of 1242 New York high schools.

Students at Spackenkill High School are 48% White, 19% Hispanic, 15% African American, 13% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 516 students attended Spackenkill High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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