Serving 983 students in grades 9-12, Wallkill Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 983 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 93% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wallkill Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wallkill Senior High School's student population of 983 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
983 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wallkill Senior High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
29%
30%
Black
8%
16%
White
59%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Wallkill Senior High School often compared to?
Wallkill Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Paltz Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wallkill Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Wallkill Senior High School is 92%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wallkill Senior High School?
983 students attend Wallkill Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Wallkill Senior High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wallkill Senior High School?
Wallkill Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wallkill Senior High School offer ?
Wallkill Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wallkill Senior High School part of?
Wallkill Senior High School is part of Wallkill Central School District.
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