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New Paltz Senior High School is a public high school located in New Paltz, NY, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 668 students. The school is part of the New Paltz Central School District, which is ranked 283 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
New Paltz Senior High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in New York, ranking 228 out of 1,242 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on Regents/Common Core exams is particularly impressive, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state and district averages across various subjects. Additionally, the school performs exceptionally well across different student subgroups, ranking in the top quartile for male students, Hispanic students, and multi-racial students. The school has maintained a high 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 84.3% to 93.8% over the past few years, which is above the state average, and a correspondingly low dropout rate ranging from 1.1% to 10.0%.
When compared to nearby high schools, such as Kingston High School, Wallkill Senior High School, and Poughkeepsie High School, New Paltz Senior High School stands out as a top performer, outperforming these schools on various academic measures, including Regents/Common Core exam proficiency rates and graduation/dropout rates. The school also has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $17,481 to $23,265 over the past few years, and a favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.7 to 12.4, which likely contribute to its success.
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