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NEWBURGH FREE ACADEMY

Grades 09–12 · NEWBURGH, NY · NCES 362070002910

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201 FULLERTON AVE · NEWBURGH, NY 12550

At a glance

Reported students

3,550

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

255.86

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

New York high enrollment

99th percentile

Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

697

NEWBURGH FREE ACADEMY: 3,550 reported students.

State peer staffing position

89th percentile

13.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
3,374
Teachers (FTE)
275
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1

What the reported data says about NEWBURGH FREE ACADEMY

NEWBURGH FREE ACADEMY is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in NEWBURGH. It is one of 12 current school records connected to NEWBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. NCES reports 3,550 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, above the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (60.4%) and Black (20.1%). English learners represent 13.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 22 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking NEWBURGH FREE ACADEMY

  1. 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 255.86 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 14 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
13.8%
Students with disabilities
14.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch
49.7%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
14
Nurses (FTE)
6
Psychologists (FTE)
5
Social workers (FTE)
6

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White13.1%
  • Hispanic60.4%
  • Black20.1%
  • Asian2.1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial3.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

22 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in NEWBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

MEADOW HILL SCHOOL

Elementary · Grades KG–08

982 reported students

TEMPLE HILL SCHOOL

Elementary · Grades KG–08

890 reported students

HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Middle · Grades 06–08

802 reported students

GIDNEY AVENUE MEMORIAL SCHOOL

Elementary · Grades PK–05

788 reported students

SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

Middle · Grades 06–08

782 reported students

GARDNERTOWN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elementary · Grades PK–05

612 reported students

View all 12 district schools →