Wappingers Central School District

The Wappingers Central School District is located in Wappingers Falls, NY and includes 14 schools that serve 12,504 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Wappingers Central School District spends $11,971 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 62% on instruction, 36% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Wappingers Central School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NY state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Wappingers Central School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Wappingers Central School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Wappingers Central School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.