Newburgh Free Academy

Summary:

Newburgh Free Academy is a public high school located in Newburgh, New York, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 3,433 students. The school is part of the Newburgh City School District, which is ranked 714 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Newburgh Free Academy faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (56.74%) than surrounding schools, which range from 18.51% to 31.41% Hispanic students. Newburgh Free Academy also has relatively low 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 64.7% to 76.0%, compared to the surrounding schools, which have graduation rates ranging from 88.5% to 98.8%. Additionally, the school has a high dropout rate, ranging from 9.6% to 14.8%, significantly higher than the 1.1% to 6.1% dropout rates of nearby schools like Marlboro Central High School and Cornwall Central High School.

Newburgh Free Academy's academic performance is also a concern, with consistently lower test scores on Regents exams compared to the Newburgh City School District and the state of New York. The school's proficiency rates range from 16.67% to 71.95%, while the district and state scores are generally higher. Additionally, Newburgh Free Academy has a high rate of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 32.0% to 35.8%, compared to the surrounding schools, which have rates ranging from 11.9% to 30.9%. These challenges are likely exacerbated by the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.14% to 55.84%, significantly higher than the 16.56% to 46.87% range of nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 201 Fullerton Ave
       Newburgh, NY  12550


(845) 563-5400

District: Newburgh City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
884th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,529 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  3,433

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.7%
African American:
21.5%
White:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.8% Help


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Compare Details Newburgh Free Academy ranks worse than 72% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.55. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Newburgh Free Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 Newburgh Free Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.7%), African American (21.5%), White (16%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newburgh Free Academy is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newburgh Free Academy is $17,529.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Newburgh Free Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Newburgh Free Academy 884th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Newburgh Free Academy in the ranking list.)

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Newburgh City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newburgh City School District 714th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Newburgh Free Academy

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Rank History for all students at Newburgh Free Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 27.89 739th 935 21.0%
2006 20.72 811th 986 17.7%
2007 23.87 807th 1002 19.5%
2008 23.77 821st 1027 20.1%
2009 27.44 826th 1086 23.9%
2010 26.50 855th 1117 23.5%
2011 26.15 882nd 1165 24.3%
2012 25.62 876th 1198 26.9%
2013 39.59 776th 1217 36.2%
2014 39.54 772nd 1237 37.6%
2015 39.28 787th 1255 37.3%
2016 34.60 844th 1255 32.7%
2017 32.57 808th 1221 33.8%
2018 29.73 848th 1210 29.9%
2019 25.65 894th 1207 25.9%
2021 31.07 417th 519 19.7%
2022 29.04 825th 1190 30.7%
2023 25.55 884th 1228 28.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Newburgh Free Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.46 187th 212 11.8%
2023 14.22 248th 272 8.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Newburgh Free Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.74 421st 546 22.9%
2019 31.32 407th 565 28.0%
2022 35.29 325th 481 32.4%
2023 37.06 385th 583 34.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Newburgh Free Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.44 939th 1095 14.2%
2019 18.20 998th 1132 11.8%
2022 21.84 874th 1038 15.8%
2023 17.90 1017th 1130 10.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newburgh Free Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.86 922nd 1154 20.1%
2019 20.49 953rd 1179 19.2%
2022 21.59 875th 1101 20.5%
2023 19.15 933rd 1155 19.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Newburgh Free Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.00 276th 498 44.6%
2019 34.65 339th 493 31.2%
2022 27.58 302nd 389 22.4%
2023 31.71 385th 531 27.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Newburgh Free Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.15 868th 1176 26.2%
2019 23.64 915th 1193 23.3%
2022 27.99 827th 1155 28.4%
2023 25.01 886th 1197 26.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Newburgh Free Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.31 817th 1176 30.5%
2019 27.50 878th 1190 26.2%
2022 28.93 802nd 1154 30.5%
2023 27.00 848th 1191 28.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Newburgh Free Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.55 230th 426 46.0%
2019 47.69 276th 447 38.3%
2022 44.91 240th 386 37.8%
2023 53.05 216th 424 49.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Newburgh Free Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.64 408th 679 39.9%
2019 31.97 479th 686 30.2%
2022 29.97 431st 593 27.3%
2023 32.35 449th 671 33.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Newburgh Free Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.26 507th 791 35.9%
2019 32.27 553rd 815 32.1%
2022 37.54 451st 760 40.7%
2023 32.62 545th 851 36.0%
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Rank History for White students at Newburgh Free Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.75 604th 765 21.0%
2019 31.91 622nd 793 21.6%
2022 25.95 607th 738 17.8%
2023 32.54 583rd 776 24.9%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Newburgh Free Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1233 462 30 300 0 n/a n/a 0 2025
1990 1217 462 27 303 0 n/a n/a 0 2009
1991 1154 442 36 341 0 n/a n/a 0 1973
1992 1195 429 36 367 0 n/a n/a 0 2027
1993 1180 502 32 430 0 n/a n/a 0 2144
1994 1139 541 32 434 0 n/a n/a 0 2146
1995 1075 573 51 503 0 n/a n/a 0 2202
1996 1075 573 51 503 0 n/a n/a 0 2202
1997 1087 628 54 524 0 n/a n/a 0 2293
1998 1120 663 72 547 0 n/a n/a 0 2402
1999 1099 647 65 548 0 n/a n/a 0 2359
2000 1093 700 60 537 0 n/a n/a 0 2390
2001 1127 739 52 587 0 n/a n/a 0 2505
2002 1086 814 60 646 0 n/a n/a 0 2606
2003 1086 814 60 646 0 n/a n/a 0 2606
2004 1047 845 69 734 0 n/a n/a 0 2695
2005 1051 789 57 695 0 n/a n/a 0 2592
2006 1038 823 58 765 1 n/a n/a 0 2685
2007 1040 851 50 819 1 n/a n/a 0 2761
2008 969 865 51 892 0 n/a n/a 0 2777
2009 910 846 51 912 0 n/a n/a 0 2719
2010 846 811 65 973 0 n/a n/a 0 2695
2011 1044 976 83 1347 3 0 6 0 3459
2012 979 948 81 1358 4 0 9 0 3379
2013 920 958 74 1414 6 0 14 0 3386
2014 872 936 72 1429 6 0 22 0 3337
2015 824 885 65 1450 6 0 29 0 3259
2016 762 844 78 1472 6 0 40 0 3202
2017 711 857 81 1528 9 0 34 0 3220
2018 661 860 85 1554 14 1 42 0 3217
2019 669 864 83 1589 13 3 42 0 3263
2020 659 859 74 1672 11 3 42 0 3320
2021 650 798 86 1815 10 4 68 0 3431
2022 637 744 81 1821 6 4 88 0 3381
2023 548 738 79 1948 10 4 106 0 3433

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 Newburgh Free Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2025 161.9 12.5 n/a
1990 2009 169.3 11.8 n/a
1991 1973 163.1 12.0 n/a
1992 2027 156.4 12.9 n/a
1993 2144 155.2 13.8 n/a
1994 2146 161.9 13.3 18.3
1995 2202 151.8 14.5 24.8
1996 2202 151.8 14.5 24.8
1997 2293 150.8 15.2 26.7
1998 2402 159.8 15.0 27.7
1999 2359 182.7 12.9 24.5
2000 2390 188.8 12.7 37.9
2001 2505 190.1 13.2 41.2
2002 2606 191.0 13.6 38.9
2003 2606 191.0 13.6 38.9
2004 2695 n/a n/a n/a
2005 2592 187.2 13.8 38.5
2006 2685 187.0 14.4 41.3
2007 2761 178.0 15.5 41.9
2008 2777 188.5 14.7 45.1
2009 2719 198.3 13.7 53.4
2010 2695 203.8 13.2 50.6
2011 3459 269.0 12.8 55.4
2012 3379 262.9 12.8 58.3
2013 3386 260.7 12.9 60
2014 3337 239.6 13.9 66.4
2015 3259 242.0 13.4 67.4
2016 3202 246.0 13.0 68
2017 3220 251.9 12.7 66.1
2018 3217 255.0 12.6 56.1
2019 3263 254.3 12.8 59.9
2020 3320 268.8 12.3 52.4
2021 3431 261.0 13.1 54.9
2022 3381 266.6 12.6 52.1
2023 3433 278.6 12.3 55.8

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 Newburgh Free Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2025 161.9 12.5 n/a
1990 2009 169.3 11.8 n/a
1991 1973 163.1 12.0 n/a
1992 2027 156.4 12.9 n/a
1993 2144 155.2 13.8 n/a
1994 2146 161.9 13.3 18.3
1995 2202 151.8 14.5 24.8
1996 2202 151.8 14.5 24.8
1997 2293 150.8 15.2 26.7
1998 2402 159.8 15.0 27.7
1999 2359 182.7 12.9 24.5
2000 2390 188.8 12.7 37.9
2001 2505 190.1 13.2 41.2
2002 2606 191.0 13.6 38.9
2003 2606 191.0 13.6 38.9
2004 2695 n/a n/a n/a
2005 2592 187.2 13.8 38.5
2006 2685 187.0 14.4 41.3
2007 2761 178.0 15.5 41.9
2008 2777 188.5 14.7 45.1
2009 2719 198.3 13.7 53.4
2010 2695 203.8 13.2 50.6
2011 3459 269.0 12.8 55.4
2012 3379 262.9 12.8 58.3
2013 3386 260.7 12.9 60
2014 3337 239.6 13.9 66.4
2015 3259 242.0 13.4 67.4
2016 3202 246.0 13.0 68
2017 3220 251.9 12.7 66.1
2018 3217 255.0 12.6 56.1
2019 3263 254.3 12.8 59.9
2020 3320 268.8 12.3 52.4
2021 3431 261.0 13.1 54.9
2022 3381 266.6 12.6 52.1
2023 3433 278.6 12.3 55.8

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

Newburgh Free Academy

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201361.2%0.0%0.0%87.8%87.8%91.8%91.8%87.8%87.8%91.8%
201498.4%0.3%0.0%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.0%98.6%98.8%
201597.3%0.4%0.0%99.2%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.2%97.3%99.4%
201694.8%0.3%0.0%99.4%99.3%99.6%99.6%99.3%98.3%99.5%
201799.2%0.3%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.4%99.6%
201898.9%0.3%0.1%99.4%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.4%99.4%99.3%
201987.5%0.0%0.0%88.7%89.3%89.3%89.3%88.9%88.9%87.5%
202086.9%0.0%88.1%88.4%88.4%88.4%88.1%88.1%86.9%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Newburgh Free Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $390 (2.3%) $16,511 (97.7%) $16,901
2020 $637 (3.8%) $16,279 (96.2%) $16,916
2021 $642 (4.0%) $15,460 (96.0%) $16,102
2022 $1,079 (6.3%) $15,985 (93.7%) $17,064
2023 $00 (0.0%) $17,529 (100.0%) $17,529

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Newburgh Free Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 894th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 884th of 1228 High schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Newburgh Free Academy)50.943.4
 7.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Newburgh City School District)5751.4
 5.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Newburgh Free Academy)71.141.8
 29.3%
   End of Course Chemistry (Newburgh City School District)71.141.8
 29.3%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Newburgh Free Academy)69.437.8
 31.6%
   End of Course Algebra II (Newburgh City School District)69.537.8
 31.7%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Newburgh Free Academy)73.862.5
 11.3%
   End of Course English (Newburgh City School District)73.662.2
 11.4%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Newburgh Free Academy)53.128.4
 24.7%
   End of Course Geometry (Newburgh City School District)5328.4
 24.6%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Newburgh Free Academy)50.835.1
 15.7%
   End of Course Earth Science (Newburgh City School District)61.744.1
 17.6%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Living Environment (Newburgh Free Academy)56.748.9
 7.8%
   End of Course Living Environment (Newburgh City School District)56.151.5
 4.6%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Newburgh Free Academy)65.172
 6.9%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Newburgh City School District)64.169.8
 5.7%
   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 Students32633433
 5.2%
African American864738
 14.6%
American Indian1310
 23.1%
Asian8379
 4.8%
Hispanic15891948
 22.6%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White669548
 18.1%
Two or More Races42106
 152.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.9%55.8%
 4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 3,433 students attended Newburgh Free Academy.

Students at Newburgh Free Academy are 57% Hispanic, 21% African American, 16% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Newburgh Free Academy ranks 884th of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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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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