Very Good
#843 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 18% in state
Roy C Ketcham Senior High School
High School · WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
99 MYERS CORNERS RD, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Enrollment
1,596
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
7.9
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,596
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
7.9
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#843 of 4,742
In Wappingers Falls
#1 of 7
public schools
In district
#2 of 15
WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Academic performance
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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Roy C Ketcham Senior High School
High School in Wappingers Falls · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Roy C Ketcham Senior High School
Roy C Ketcham Senior High School is a public high school in Wappingers Falls, NY, part of WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Roy C Ketcham Senior High School serves approximately 1,596 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Roy C Ketcham Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #843 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Roy C Ketcham Senior High School show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- District avg 7.5
- NY avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
33% of students at Roy C Ketcham Senior High School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Roy C Ketcham Senior High School — Students at Roy C Ketcham Senior High School score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.8/10.
How Roy C Ketcham Senior High School Compares
See how Roy C Ketcham Senior High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
99 MYERS CORNERS RD, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Roy C Ketcham Senior High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 4.4 miles away, in nearby Poughkeepsie), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, OAKWOOD FRIENDS SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 4.4 miles away, in nearby Poughkeepsie), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Wappingers Falls, see our Wappingers Falls schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MYERS CORNERS SCHOOL Wappingers Falls | 0.6 mi | 5.7 |
| JAMES S EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wappingers Falls | 1.2 mi | 4.4 |
| WAPPINGERS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Wappingers Falls | 1.4 mi | 5.4 |
| THE RANDOLPH SCHOOL Wappingers Falls | 1.7 mi | 6.9 |
| OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 2.7 mi | 5.0 |
| SHEAFE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wappingers Falls | 2.5 mi | 5.5 |
| VASSAR ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 3.4 mi | 3.5 |
| KINRY ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 3.4 mi | 4.6 |
| BRINCKERHOFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fishkill | 3.7 mi | 7.1 |
| NASSAU SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 3.7 mi | 4.3 |
| HAGAN SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 4.0 mi | 7.1 |
| FISHKILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fishkill | 4.1 mi | 5.2 |
| FISHKILL PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wappingers Falls | 3.2 mi | 6.8 |
| POUGHKEEPSIE DAY SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 4.3 mi | — |
| SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 4.4 mi | 8.9 |
| ST MARY SCHOOL Fishkill | 4.4 mi | 4.8 |
| ST MARTIN DE PORRES SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 4.5 mi | 5.0 |
| OAKWOOD FRIENDS SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 4.4 mi | 8.3 |
| VAN WYCK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Wappingers Falls | 3.7 mi | 5.8 |
| ORVILLE A TODD MIDDLE SCHOOL Poughkeepsie | 4.8 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 12590 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$98,252
Median Home Value
$365,900
Median Rent
$1,674/mo
Population
35,823
College Educated
36.1%
Homeownership
68.8%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
6%
Median Age
46.4
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| ACADEMY OF AMERICAN STUDIES Long Island City, NY | 7.9 |
| DEWITT CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 7.9 |
| ELMONT MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Elmont, NY | 7.9 |
| FRONTIER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Hamburg, NY | 7.9 |
| LONG ISLAND CITY HIGH SCHOOL Long Island City, NY | 7.9 |
| NEWFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Selden, NY | 7.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Roy C Ketcham Senior High School
What grades does Roy C Ketcham Senior High School serve?
Roy C Ketcham Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Roy C Ketcham Senior High School?
Roy C Ketcham Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,596 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roy C Ketcham Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roy C Ketcham Senior High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roy C Ketcham Senior High School rank in NY?
Roy C Ketcham Senior High School ranks #843 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Roy C Ketcham Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Roy C Ketcham Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Roy C Ketcham Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roy C Ketcham Senior High School has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Roy C Ketcham Senior High School a charter school?
No, Roy C Ketcham Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roy C Ketcham Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Roy C Ketcham Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roy C Ketcham Senior High School?
42.6% of students at Roy C Ketcham Senior 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,596
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 116
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 42.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dutchess County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.8%
- Phone
- (845) 298-5100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
Resources & Links
District
WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 10,614
- Schools in District
- 15
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $24,771
- District Rank
- #2 of 15
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