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#714 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 15% in state

Kingston High School

High School · Kingston City School District · Kingston, NY

A Kingston City School District high school where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.

403 BROADWAY, Kingston, NY 12401

  • Math 94% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 91% proficient (2021)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency94% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency91% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency93% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+45.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation16.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$32,606
Chronic Absenteeism33%

Students at Kingston High School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency94%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency91%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 93% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2015
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2016
Math
93%
ELA
93%
2017
Math
90%
ELA
91%
2018
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2019
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2020*
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2021*
Math
94%
ELA
91%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kingston High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 79Very Walkable
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,008/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kingston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,426

Median home value

$285,700

Median rent

$1,300/mo

College educated

31.9%

Homeownership

56.8%

Poverty rate

17.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
16.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics29sports offered
11 boys'·18 girls'·63 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Children's Home of KingstonPrivate · tuition7.6private6–121.3 mi30Compare →
Rhinebeck Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.19–125.0 mi317Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Kingston City School District

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#2 of 10
District spending per student
$32,606NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kingston High School is listed in KINGSTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kingston High School

Kingston High School is a public high school in Kingston, NY, part of Kingston City School District, serving approximately 1,815 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #714 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kingston High School

What grades does Kingston High School serve?

Kingston High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Kingston High School?

Kingston High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,815 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingston High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kingston High School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kingston High School rank in NY?

Kingston High School ranks #714 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Kingston High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kingston High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Kingston High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kingston High School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Kingston High School a charter school?

No, Kingston High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kingston High School a Title I school?

No, Kingston High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kingston High School?

62.7% of students at Kingston High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,815
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
150
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Ulster County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.0%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 12401)
35,058
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
40.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 12401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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