For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,596 students in Wappingers Falls, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Wappingers Falls, NY is Roy C Ketcham Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wappingers Falls, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 93% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Wappingers Falls have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Wappingers Falls, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Roy C Ketcham Senior High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best High Schools in Wappingers Falls, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roy C Ketcham Senior High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
99 Myers Corners Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5100
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 298-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,596 students
Wappingers Falls, New York Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Degarmo Group Home (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
37 Degarmo Hills Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
J M 'chick' Buckbee Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
37 Degarmo Hills Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pine Ridge Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6 Pine Ridge Dr
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sylvia Drive Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 Sylvia Dr
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wappingers Falls Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
24 Dennis Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wappingers Falls, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Wappingers Falls, NY include Roy C Ketcham Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wappingers Falls?
1 public high schools are located in Wappingers Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Wappingers Falls?
Wappingers Falls public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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