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ORCHARD VIEW ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

25 CORPORATE DR, HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY 12533WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
60
Students
Total enrolled
50%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 43% vs nat'l
$26,104
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 82% vs nat'l
8.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 46% vs nat'l
54/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 60 students in grades 09–12 in HOPEWELL JUNCTION, New York.
82% above average funding
District spends $26,104 per pupil, 82% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 54th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ORCHARD VIEW ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL is a small high in HOPEWELL JUNCTION, New York, serving grades 09–12 with 60 students. The district invests $26,104 per student — 82% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The 50% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at ORCHARD VIEW ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

60
Total Students
8.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
45%
Free Lunch
7
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution31 male · 29 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility45%
National avg 52% · 27 students
Student Composition
63%
22%
10%
Asian3%
White63%
Hispanic / Latino22%
Black10%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 362988005598

Academic Outcomes at ORCHARD VIEW ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
40-59
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
50%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
54
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 54th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 91th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 12533

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,104Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$26,104
State avg
$32,019
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,486
Student Support$4,960
Administration$3,132
Operations$3,916
Other$2,610
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $26,104 spent per student, an estimated $11,564 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
30%
64%
State government
30.2%
Local (property tax)
63.6%
Federal programs
6.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $26,104/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 50% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
GAYHEAD SCHOOLMYERS CORNERS SCHOOLSHEAFE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBRINCKERHOFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+6 more
↓
Middle
VAN WYCK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLWAPPINGERS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
↓
High School
JOHN JAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLROY C KETCHAM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyDutchess County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (845)298-5005
NCES ID: 362988005598
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HOPEWELL JUNCTION seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
JOHN JAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1,837 students · 09–12
● 54 opp20% FRL
High
ROY C KETCHAM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1,612 students · 09–12
● 55 opp31% FRL
Mid
VAN WYCK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
843 students · 07–08
● 55 opp21% FRL
Elem
GAYHEAD SCHOOL
835 students · KG–06
● 54 opp16% FRL
Elem
MYERS CORNERS SCHOOL
825 students · KG–06
● 55 opp24% FRL
Mid
WAPPINGERS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
735 students · 07–08
● 55 opp36% FRL
Elem
SHEAFE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
575 students · KG–06
● 55 opp38% FRL
Elem
BRINCKERHOFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
570 students · KG–06
● 51 opp16% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
25 CORPORATE DR, HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY 12533
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.