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Schools in Wappinger · Wappingers Central School District

Wappinger’s public schools outscore 67% of New York districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Wappinger, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#212of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 85% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
54%
▲ 5 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
50%
▲ 4 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
92%
▲ 5 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$25.7K
▼ 26% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.6
NY 11.2 · larger classes
Schools in town
5
3,454 students on the public path
In brief

Wappinger’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 953 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Wappinger’s, its schools beat 77%, higher than their 67% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 54% and math 50% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $25,695 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Wappingers Junior High School, then Roy C Ketcham Senior High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

The Randolph School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Wappinger’s grade

B Test scoresB− Graduation

B+: better than 67% of New York school districts, #212 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 67%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (953)Better than 77%
Towns in Dutchess County (20)Better than 75%
BB+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 4,396 test results and a graduating class of 917 could put Wappinger anywhere from B to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 85% of Wappinger’s students in the tested grades sat them (4,691 in math, 4,101 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Wappinger, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–62 schoolsDepends on your addressC+
7–8Wappingers Junior High SchoolWappingers Central School DistrictC
9–12Roy C Ketcham Senior High SchoolWappingers Central School DistrictA

Wappinger’s public schools are run by Wappingers Central School District, which also serves East Fishkill, Fishkill, Fishkill and Poughkeepsie and others. Parts of Wappinger (8% and 6% of its land) are served by Beacon City and Arlington Central instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Wappingers Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 15 schools · 10,199 students · 13.6 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$25,695NY $34,607 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading54%
State average 48.9% · 4101 students tested
Math50%
State average 46.5% · 4691 students tested

Wappinger vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Wappinger’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
WappingerB+Wappingers Central
East FishkillB+Wappingers Central
PoughkeepsieBWappingers Central PK–12 · Arlington Central K–12 · Spackenkill Union Free K–12
Newburgh—Newburgh City PK–12 · Wallkill Central PK–12
FishkillBWappingers Central PK–12 · Beacon City PK–12
LaGrangeB−Arlington Central

3 of the 5 neighbors share Wappingers Central with Wappinger, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Wappinger

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Wappingerby address
Myers Corners School
Elementary · Grades K–6 · Wappingers Falls
C+
836 students14:1Rate it →
James S Evans Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–6 · Wappingers Falls
C+
297 students14:1Rate it →
Wappingers Junior High School
Middle · Grades 7–8 · Wappingers Falls
C
764 students12:1Rate it →
Roy C Ketcham Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Wappingers Falls
A
1,557 students13:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
The Randolph School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Wappingers Falls
Private · Nonsectarian
80 students6:1Rate it →

Questions about Wappinger’s schools

Are Wappinger’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Wappinger children attend outscore 67% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #212 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 77%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Wappinger in?

Wappingers Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 10,199 students in 15 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Wappinger are served by Beacon City and Arlington Central.

Where do Wappinger kids go to high school?

Roy C Ketcham Senior High School in Wappingers Falls, with 1,557 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Wappinger’s graduation rate?

92% of the class of 2023 in Wappingers Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Wappinger spend per student?

$25,695 in Wappingers Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Wappinger?

Yes: The Randolph School (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 80 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.