Best Public High Schools in 12603 (Poughkeepsie, NY) (2025-26)

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Best 12603 New York Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,677 students in 12603, NY.

The top ranked public high schools in 12603, NY are Spackenkill High School and Poughkeepsie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 12603 have an score of 48% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and score of 79% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 12603, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 12603 have a of 72%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Spackenkill High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 12603, NY Public High Schools (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Spackenkill High School

(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
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112 Spackenkill Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 463-7810

Gr: 9-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Rank: #22.

Poughkeepsie High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
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70 Forbus St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 451-4850

Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

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Arlington Middle School (Closed 2015)

601 Dutchess Tpke
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 486-4480

Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 12603, NY?

The top ranked public high schools in 12603, NY include Spackenkill High School and Poughkeepsie High School.

How many public high schools are located in 12603?

2 public high schools are located in 12603.

What is the racial composition of students in 12603?

12603 public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).