Poughkeepsie City School District

The Poughkeepsie City School District is located in Poughkeepsie, NY and includes 8 schools that serve 4,660 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Poughkeepsie City School District spends $15,575 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 71% on instruction, 26% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Poughkeepsie City School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NY state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Poughkeepsie City School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 11% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Poughkeepsie City School District, 24% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Poughkeepsie City School District serves 6% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.