How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Highland Central School District | Spackenkill Union Free School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Highland, New York | Poughkeepsie, New York |
| Total Enrollment | 1,565 | 1,563 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Highland Central School District | Spackenkill Union Free School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $29,912 | $29,575 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| State Revenue | 34.5% | 25.3% |
| Local Revenue | 59.9% | 70.4% |
Highland Central School District
Federal State Local
Spackenkill Union Free School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Highland Central School District | Spackenkill Union Free School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.6% | 53.0% |
| African American | 7.6% | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% | 18.1% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 10.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.7% | 22.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Highland Central School District | Spackenkill Union Free School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 13 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 331:1 | 172:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.7% | 17.3% |
School Types
Highland Central School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Spackenkill Union Free School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.