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WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

New York · Public School District
15
Schools
10,289
Students
$26,104
Per-Pupil Spend
+82% nat'l
24.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-28pp vs nat'l
92.4%
Graduation Rate
+5.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in New York serving 10,289 students across 15 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,104 is above average for a US public school district. Only 25% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (15)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
VAN WYCK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–08843
WAPPINGERS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–08735
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
JOHN JAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL09–121,837
ORCHARD VIEW ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL09–1260
ROY C KETCHAM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL09–121,612
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,104+82% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
30%
64%
State
30.2%
Local (property tax)
63.6%
Federal
6.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (64%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
10,289
Students
25%
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.4%
Opportunity Score54/100
StateNew York →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.4% graduation rate — 5.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $26,104 per pupil — 82% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 25% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has 15 public schools, serving a total of 10,289 students.
What is the graduation rate for WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 92.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $26,104 per pupil — 82% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
25% of students in WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is 54/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.