At a glance
Reported students
930
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
76.12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
460
Wallkill Senior High School: 930 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
12.2:1 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
- 988
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Wallkill Senior High School
Wallkill Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Wallkill. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Wallkill Central School District. NCES reports 930 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 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, 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 White (57.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.4%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Wallkill Senior High School
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 76.12 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.7%
- Hispanic31.4%
- Black7%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial2.8%
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
5 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
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 Wallkill Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ostrander Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
481 reported students
Leptondale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
460 reported students
Plattekill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
426 reported students
John G Borden Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
409 reported students
Public schools near Wallkill Senior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrander Elementary School Elementary · Wallkill Central School District | PK–06 | 481 | 0.4 mi |
| John G Borden Middle School Middle · Wallkill Central School District | 07–08 | 409 | 0.6 mi |
| Valley Central High School High · Valley Central School District (Montgomery) | 09–12 | 1,385 | 6.5 mi |
| Pine Bush Senior High School High · Pine Bush Central School District | 09–12 | 1,562 | 7.2 mi |
| New Paltz Senior High School High · New Paltz Central School District | 09–12 | 622 | 9.2 mi |
| Marlboro Central High School High · Marlboro Central School District | 09–12 | 629 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wallkill Senior High School
What grades does Wallkill Senior High School serve?
Wallkill Senior High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Wallkill Central School District.
How many students attend Wallkill Senior High School?
Wallkill Senior High School reported 930 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 988 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wallkill Senior High School?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 930 students and 76.12 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wallkill Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wallkill Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wallkill Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wallkill Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wallkill Senior High School in?
Wallkill Senior High School is part of Wallkill Central School District, based in Wallkill, NY, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wallkill Senior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ostrander Elementary School (0.4 mi), John G Borden Middle School (0.6 mi), Valley Central High School (6.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.