Wappingers Central School District
School District · Hopewell Junction, New York
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
15
10 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,771
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
15
10 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,771
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Evaluating Wappingers Central School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wappingers Central School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
John Jay Senior High School
Hopewell Junction · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Roy C Ketcham Senior High School
Wappingers Falls · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Brinckerhoff Elementary School
Fishkill · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#383 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,771
$3,009 vs New York median
District size
10,614 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Wappingers Central School District ranks #383 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Wappingers Central School District's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are John Jay Senior High School (8.0/10), Roy C Ketcham Senior High School (7.9/10), and Brinckerhoff Elementary School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 43% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Wappingers Central School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Wappingers Central School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Jay Senior High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Roy C Ketcham Senior High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Brinckerhoff Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Fishkill Plains Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Gayhead School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Orchard View Alternative High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Van Wyck Junior High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Myers Corners School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Sheafe Road Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Wappingers Junior High School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wappingers Central School District
Wappingers Central School District is a Hopewell Junction, New York school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 10,614 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district invests $24,771 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Wappingers Central School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is John Jay Senior High School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Wappingers Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 56.5% and ELA proficiency of 58.9%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wappingers Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wappingers Central School District with test data.
Schools in Wappingers Central School District
15 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Hopewell Junction
- Total Enrollment
- 10,614
- Teachers (FTE)
- 747
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wappingers Central School District?
Wappingers Central School District has 15 schools in total — 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wappingers Central School District?
The average composite rating for Wappingers Central School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wappingers Central School District?
Wappingers Central School District spends $24,771 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wappingers Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wappingers Central School District is 14.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wappingers Central School District?
John Jay Senior High School is the highest-rated school in Wappingers Central School District with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Wappingers Central School District?
Across schools in Wappingers Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wappingers Central School District compare to other districts in New York?
Wappingers Central School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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