Very Good
#1424 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 30% in state
Newburgh Free Academy
High School · Newburgh City School District · Newburgh, NY
A Newburgh City School District high school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 FULLERTON AVE, Newburgh, NY 12550
- Math 76% proficient (2021)
- Reading 85% proficient (2021)
- 79.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Newburgh Free Academy score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 81% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 87% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Newburgh Free Academy 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,901/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newburgh), 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
$78,019
Median home value
$297,400
Median rent
$1,466/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
55.8%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 830 | Compare → |
| Kaplan Career AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 5–12 | 3.5 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| New York Military AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | 8–12 | 4.2 mi | 58 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Newburgh City School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 of 12
- District spending per student
- $28,963NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newburgh Free Academy is listed in NEWBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newburgh Free Academy
Newburgh Free Academy is a public high school in Newburgh, NY, part of Newburgh City School District, serving approximately 3,521 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,424 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
What's said publicly about Newburgh Free Academy
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newburgh Free Academy
What grades does Newburgh Free Academy serve?
Newburgh Free Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Newburgh Free Academy?
Newburgh Free Academy has an enrollment of approximately 3,521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newburgh Free Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Newburgh Free Academy is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newburgh Free Academy rank in NY?
Newburgh Free Academy ranks #1,424 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Newburgh Free Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Newburgh Free Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Newburgh Free Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newburgh Free Academy has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Newburgh Free Academy a charter school?
No, Newburgh Free Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newburgh Free Academy a Title I school?
No, Newburgh Free Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newburgh Free Academy?
55.6% of students at Newburgh Free Academy 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
- 3,521
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 265
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (845) 563-5400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 79.0%
- Area population (ZIP 12550)
- 54,996
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
Official sources & links
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 12550; 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
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