Roy C Ketcham Senior High School

Summary:

Roy C Ketcham Senior High School is a public high school located in Wappingers Falls, New York, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,612 students. The school is part of the Wappingers Central School District, which is ranked 312 out of 866 school districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Roy C Ketcham Senior High School has a diverse student population, with 56.58% White, 28.1% Hispanic, 8.5% African American, and 3.91% Asian students. The school has had relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 90% to 96.5% over the past five years, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools like Newburgh Free Academy and Poughkeepsie High School. However, the school's dropout rate has fluctuated between 0.9% and 5.6% over the past five years, which is generally lower than the state average and some nearby schools.

One area of concern for Roy C Ketcham Senior High School is its chronic absenteeism rate of 30.9% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools like John Jay Senior High School and Marlboro Central High School. The school's performance on Regents exams also varies across subject areas, with some subjects like English and U.S. History and Government performing above the state and district averages, while others like Geometry and Earth Science are below the averages. Addressing these challenges could help the school better serve its diverse student population and improve its overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 99 Myers Corners Rd
       Wappingers Falls, NY  12590-3297


(845) 298-5100

District: Wappingers Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
656th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,809 Help


Feeder schools for Roy C Ketcham Senior High School:

Elementary:    James S Evans Elementary School
    Kinry Road Elementary School
    Myers Corners School
    Oak Grove Elementary School
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Middle:    Wappingers Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  1,612

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.6%
Hispanic:
28.1%
African American:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.4% Help


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Compare Details Roy C Ketcham Senior High School ranks worse than 53.4% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Wappingers Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.77. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Roy C Ketcham Senior High School 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 Racial makeup is: White (56.6%), Hispanic (28.1%), African American (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roy C Ketcham Senior High School is 13.8. 1 high schools in the Wappingers Central School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Roy C Ketcham Senior High School employs 116.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roy C Ketcham Senior High School is $16,809. 1 high schools in the Wappingers Central School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Roy C Ketcham Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Roy C Ketcham Senior High School 656th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Roy C Ketcham Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Wappingers Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wappingers Central School District 312th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Roy C Ketcham Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Roy C Ketcham Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 62.64 347th 935 62.9%
2006 62.19 388th 986 60.6%
2007 62.91 384th 1002 61.7%
2008 63.34 387th 1027 62.3%
2009 63.91 373rd 1086 65.7%
2010 65.92 327th 1117 70.7%
2011 63.88 396th 1165 66.0%
2012 70.00 314th 1198 73.8%
2013 69.56 350th 1217 71.2%
2014 62.03 444th 1237 64.1%
2015 60.82 442nd 1255 64.8%
2016 58.83 478th 1255 61.9%
2017 56.29 545th 1221 55.4%
2018 50.93 653rd 1210 46.0%
2019 64.06 463rd 1207 61.6%
2021 50.96 302nd 519 41.8%
2022 53.55 590th 1190 50.4%
2023 48.77 656th 1228 46.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Roy C Ketcham Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.55 71st 165 57.0%
2022 54.11 102nd 212 51.9%
2023 40.99 173rd 272 36.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Roy C Ketcham Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.71 347th 546 36.4%
2019 59.42 173rd 565 69.4%
2022 52.70 175th 481 63.6%
2023 49.67 250th 583 57.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Roy C Ketcham Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.82 529th 1095 51.7%
2019 58.10 400th 1132 64.7%
2022 51.38 421st 1038 59.4%
2023 39.20 648th 1130 42.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Roy C Ketcham Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.99 769th 1154 33.4%
2019 55.75 505th 1179 57.2%
2021 46.49 171st 289 40.8%
2022 46.85 583rd 1101 47.0%
2023 39.51 702nd 1155 39.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Roy C Ketcham Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.54 327th 498 34.3%
2019 47.95 231st 493 53.1%
2023 42.73 283rd 531 46.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Roy C Ketcham Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.78 640th 1176 45.6%
2019 63.72 463rd 1193 61.2%
2022 50.57 599th 1155 48.1%
2023 45.28 678th 1197 43.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Roy C Ketcham Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.31 635th 1176 46.0%
2019 63.02 458th 1190 61.5%
2022 54.92 537th 1154 53.5%
2023 52.15 602nd 1191 49.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Roy C Ketcham Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.84 167th 426 60.8%
2019 68.79 145th 447 67.6%
2022 52.96 209th 386 45.9%
2023 38.76 283rd 424 33.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Roy C Ketcham Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.51 153rd 679 77.5%
2019 77.37 82nd 686 88.0%
2022 56.14 210th 593 64.6%
2023 59.38 210th 671 68.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Roy C Ketcham Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.31 367th 791 53.6%
2019 65.00 241st 815 70.4%
2022 52.87 324th 760 57.4%
2023 45.21 417th 851 51.0%
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Rank History for White students at Roy C Ketcham Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.25 582nd 765 23.9%
2019 50.80 427th 793 46.2%
2021 35.67 103rd 133 22.6%
2022 40.78 482nd 738 34.7%
2023 36.99 536th 776 30.9%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Roy C Ketcham Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1512 86 39 39 0 n/a n/a 0 1676
1990 1447 78 40 44 0 n/a n/a 0 1609
1991 1350 73 48 39 0 n/a n/a 0 1510
1992 1343 73 48 46 0 n/a n/a 0 1510
1993 1290 95 83 63 4 n/a n/a 0 1535
1994 1270 86 85 63 3 n/a n/a 0 1507
1995 1195 103 89 106 1 n/a n/a 0 1494
1996 1195 103 89 106 1 n/a n/a 0 1494
1997 1175 96 94 119 0 n/a n/a 0 1484
1998 1193 89 95 114 0 n/a n/a 0 1491
1999 1219 86 85 126 0 n/a n/a 0 1516
2000 1246 101 93 125 4 n/a n/a 0 1569
2001 1287 117 92 141 0 n/a n/a 0 1637
2002 1307 126 103 160 2 n/a n/a 0 1698
2003 1307 126 103 160 2 n/a n/a 0 1698
2004 1403 121 108 189 1 n/a n/a 0 1822
2005 1443 118 110 191 1 n/a n/a 0 1863
2006 1484 130 106 211 2 n/a n/a 0 1933
2007 1498 138 109 249 0 n/a n/a 0 1994
2008 1497 153 103 246 0 n/a n/a 0 1999
2009 1469 153 113 276 1 n/a n/a 5 2017
2010 1447 162 119 280 1 n/a n/a 5 2014
2011 1414 176 119 289 1 0 2 0 2001
2012 1374 161 123 274 3 0 2 0 1937
2013 1361 160 119 251 2 0 1 0 1894
2014 1348 155 119 269 2 0 4 0 1897
2015 1313 150 125 298 2 0 12 0 1900
2016 1218 149 110 321 2 0 12 0 1812
2017 1149 158 104 323 3 2 14 0 1753
2018 1116 174 101 337 2 3 15 0 1748
2019 1066 157 86 341 2 5 28 0 1685
2020 1042 141 81 356 1 5 27 0 1653
2021 991 152 72 381 0 4 33 0 1633
2022 945 151 64 431 0 3 34 0 1628
2023 912 137 63 453 2 0 45 0 1612

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 Roy C Ketcham Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1676 111.0 15.0 n/a
1990 1609 111.7 14.4 n/a
1991 1510 105.5 14.3 n/a
1992 1510 95.9 15.7 n/a
1993 1535 91.7 16.7 n/a
1994 1507 91.7 16.4 4.4
1995 1494 84.3 17.7 3.8
1996 1494 84.3 17.7 3.8
1997 1484 85.4 17.4 5.6
1998 1491 84.2 17.7 5.4
1999 1516 97.0 15.6 3.3
2000 1569 100.3 15.6 12.1
2001 1637 106.0 15.4 9.8
2002 1698 111.0 15.3 4
2003 1698 111.0 15.3 4
2004 1822 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1863 130.0 14.3 9.4
2006 1933 128.0 15.1 6.6
2007 1994 128.4 15.5 9.7
2008 1999 128.0 15.6 8.1
2009 2017 132.5 15.2 9.3
2010 2014 130.5 15.4 12.1
2011 2001 123.7 16.1 14.2
2012 1937 124.5 15.5 17.9
2013 1894 125.7 15.0 17.3
2014 1897 119.9 15.8 21
2015 1900 116.0 16.3 27.4
2016 1812 116.0 15.6 25.4
2017 1753 115.7 15.1 25.6
2018 1748 115.0 15.2 26.8
2019 1685 115.0 14.6 28.6
2020 1653 123.0 13.4 27.3
2021 1633 115.3 14.1 32.1
2022 1628 117.5 13.8 n/a
2023 1612 116.7 13.8 31.4

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 Roy C Ketcham Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1676 111.0 15.0 n/a
1990 1609 111.7 14.4 n/a
1991 1510 105.5 14.3 n/a
1992 1510 95.9 15.7 n/a
1993 1535 91.7 16.7 n/a
1994 1507 91.7 16.4 4.4
1995 1494 84.3 17.7 3.8
1996 1494 84.3 17.7 3.8
1997 1484 85.4 17.4 5.6
1998 1491 84.2 17.7 5.4
1999 1516 97.0 15.6 3.3
2000 1569 100.3 15.6 12.1
2001 1637 106.0 15.4 9.8
2002 1698 111.0 15.3 4
2003 1698 111.0 15.3 4
2004 1822 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1863 130.0 14.3 9.4
2006 1933 128.0 15.1 6.6
2007 1994 128.4 15.5 9.7
2008 1999 128.0 15.6 8.1
2009 2017 132.5 15.2 9.3
2010 2014 130.5 15.4 12.1
2011 2001 123.7 16.1 14.2
2012 1937 124.5 15.5 17.9
2013 1894 125.7 15.0 17.3
2014 1897 119.9 15.8 21
2015 1900 116.0 16.3 27.4
2016 1812 116.0 15.6 25.4
2017 1753 115.7 15.1 25.6
2018 1748 115.0 15.2 26.8
2019 1685 115.0 14.6 28.6
2020 1653 123.0 13.4 27.3
2021 1633 115.3 14.1 32.1
2022 1628 117.5 13.8 n/a
2023 1612 116.7 13.8 31.4

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

Roy C Ketcham Senior High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.4%0.2%0.1%99.6%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.6%99.5%99.6%
201499.5%0.2%0.1%99.6%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.5%99.6%99.7%
201599.4%0.3%0.1%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201699.1%0.2%0.1%99.6%99.6%99.7%99.7%99.5%99.5%99.7%
201798.5%0.2%0.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%99.6%
201898.8%0.5%0.2%99.1%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.1%99.3%99.2%
201998.8%0.0%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
202099.3%0.0%99.4%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.7%99.6%99.9%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Roy C Ketcham Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $219 (1.5%) $14,370 (98.5%) $14,588
2020 $136 (1.0%) $13,846 (99.0%) $13,982
2021 $132 (0.9%) $13,889 (99.1%) $14,021
2022 $579 (3.8%) $14,687 (96.2%) $15,265
2023 $1,430 (8.5%) $15,378 (91.5%) $16,809

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Roy C Ketcham Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 463rd of 1207 High schoolsRanks 656th of 1228 High schools
 15.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Roy C Ketcham Senior High School)76.457.8
 18.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Wappingers Central School District)81.267.8
 13.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Roy C Ketcham Senior High School)86.768.3
 18.4%
   End of Course Chemistry (Wappingers Central School District)85.975.3
 10.6%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Roy C Ketcham Senior High School)90.473.7
 16.7%
   End of Course Algebra II (Wappingers Central School District)92.874.4
 18.4%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Roy C Ketcham Senior High School)92.782
 10.8%
   End of Course English (Wappingers Central School District)92.186.2
 5.9%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Roy C Ketcham Senior High School)7437.6
 36.4%
   End of Course Geometry (Wappingers Central School District)76.345.6
 30.7%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Roy C Ketcham Senior High School)65.746.4
 19.3%
   End of Course Earth Science (Wappingers Central School District)77.366.5
 10.8%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Roy C Ketcham Senior High School)88.372.4
 15.9%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Wappingers Central School District)90.479
 11.3%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Roy C Ketcham Senior High School)77.466.2
 11.2%
   End of Course Living Environment (Wappingers Central School District)79.669.2
 10.4%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Roy C Ketcham Senior High School)96100
 4%
   End of Course Physics (Wappingers Central School District)80.488.7
 8.3%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Roy C Ketcham Senior High School)87.482.4
 5%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Wappingers Central School District)87.485.4
 2%
   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 Students16851612
 4.3%
African American157137
 12.7%
American Indian22
Asian8663
 26.7%
Hispanic341453
 32.8%
Pacific Islander50
 100%
White1066912
 14.4%
Two or More Races2845
 60.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.6%31.4%
 2.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,612 students attended Roy C Ketcham Senior High School.

Students at Roy C Ketcham Senior High School are 57% White, 28% Hispanic, 8% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Roy C Ketcham Senior High School ranks 656th of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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