Poughkeepsie High School

Poughkeepsie High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
70 Forbus St,  Poughkeepsie, NY
Poughkeepsie City School District
3.1
2.9
1,199 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Acting Principal - Ms. Phee Simpson
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
63%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
C+
College Prep
D-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
92
Full Time Teachers
92
Teachers in First or Second Year
20%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
25
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
40.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
302:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Black
46.1%
Hispanic
41.3%
Two or more races
6.4%
White
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Dutchess Community College (SUNY) 125 Students
New York University 100 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 88 Students
Marist University 83 Students
SUNY New Paltz 74 Students
Pace University 63 Students
Stony Brook University 53 Students
Fordham University 52 Students
Vassar College 47 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 45 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 57 Students
Business 46 Students
Psychology 46 Students
Computer Science 32 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 31 Students
Biology 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 19 Students
Pre-Law Studies 18 Students
Marketing 15 Students
Political Science and Government 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 115 Reviews
3.0 Senior
10/29/2024
During my time attending Poughkeepsie high school I have had the opportunity to witness the shift of behavior over the last two years, Poughkeepsie used to be one the most violent schools in the area but under the administration of the new principal Dr. Simpson, Poughkeepsie he's generally seen improvement in violence and academics.
4.0 Alum
2/6/2024
Going there was great the diversity was all spread out the classes I took were AP courses which were challenging. The only downside was the safety and the administration not having enough control over the students.
3.0 Senior
11/30/2020
Poughkeepsie High School has great potential. In my experience, it is not on the teachers, guidance counselors, or the students who are to blame for the poor experience but rather on the administrators. It's no secret that Poughkeepsie is unorganized and lacks discipline; they need to get a plan and stick with it rather than change it constantly or not enforce it.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 9 Reviews
1.0 student
7/30/2025
As a student at Poughkeepsie High School, I was mistreated, discriminated against, and ignored. The staff choose who they want to support, give privileges, and turn their backs when we ask for help. If you don't speak English well, they discriminate against you, even though you're American. They tre...
1.0 student
7/30/2025
As a student at Poughkeepsie High School, I was mistreated, discriminated against, and ignored. The staff choose who they want to support, give privileges, and turn their backs when we ask for help. If you don't speak English well, they discriminate against you, even though you're American. They tre...
1.0 student
12/30/2024
They don’t care about us students they just want money. There was a literally a fight a no one did anything. Worst school I went to glad I change schools
5.0 other
11/7/2018
Poughkeepsie High School has challenges but it is improving. Teachers are committed. New Administration is great. I am pleased with the changes and look forward to a bright future.

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Poughkeepsie High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Poughkeepsie, NY, in the Poughkeepsie neighborhood, and is served by the Poughkeepsie City School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,199 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Poughkeepsie High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.31, the graduation rate is 63%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $422,369. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tabernacle Christian Academy, Faith Christian Academy, Oakwood Friends School, and more. Learn more about what Poughkeepsie has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Poughkeepsie High School.

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