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#241 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 5% in state

Webutuck High School

High School · Northeast Central School District · Amenia, NY

A Northeast Central School District high school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 405, Amenia, NY 12501

  • Math 95% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 85% proficient (2019)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+1.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendImproving
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency95% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84.5% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency90% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+32.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.3:1
District spending per student$33,422
Chronic Absenteeism48%

Students at Webutuck High School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency95%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency85%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 11 points since 2018, reaching 95% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
95%
2021*
Math
95%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)

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

Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Webutuck 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low118/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$78,716

Median home value

$305,600

Median rent

$1,295/mo

College educated

38.1%

Homeownership

57%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·15 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

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Maplebrook SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–121.5 mi21Compare →
Millbrook SchoolPrivate · tuition7.19–124.8 mi331Compare →
Indian Mountain SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6PK–94.9 mi302Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Northeast Central School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$33,422NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Webutuck High School is listed in NORTHEAST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Webutuck High School

Webutuck High School is a public high school in Amenia, NY, part of Northeast Central School District, serving approximately 204 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #241 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Webutuck High School

What grades does Webutuck High School serve?

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

How many students attend Webutuck High School?

Webutuck High School has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Webutuck High School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Webutuck High School rank in NY?

Webutuck High School ranks #241 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Webutuck High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Webutuck High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Webutuck High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Webutuck High School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Is Webutuck High School a charter school?

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

Is Webutuck High School a Title I school?

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

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

33.8% of students at Webutuck 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
204
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Dutchess County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.0%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 12501)
2,374
Area median age
44
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 12501; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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