New Paltz Central High School is situated in the town of New Paltz in New York, on South Putt Corners Road. It serves students in grades 9-12 from the New Paltz Central School District, which serves most of New Paltz and Gardiner, New York, as well as parts of several other towns adjacent.
Serving 662 students in grades 9-12, New Paltz Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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New Paltz Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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New Paltz Senior High School's student population of 662 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
662 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 27, 2026
New Paltz Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Paltz Senior High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2012 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
15%
30%
Black
4%
15%
White
72%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is New Paltz Senior High School's ranking?
New Paltz Senior High School is ranked #2012 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are New Paltz Senior High School often compared to?
New Paltz Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wallkill Senior High School, Highland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Paltz Senior High School?
The graduation rate of New Paltz Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Paltz Senior High School?
662 students attend New Paltz Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of New Paltz Senior High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Paltz Senior High School?
New Paltz Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Paltz Senior High School offer ?
New Paltz Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Paltz Senior High School part of?
New Paltz Senior High School is part of New Paltz Central School District.
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