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New Paltz Senior High School

Public | 9-12 | 730 students
 

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Posted December 6, 2010
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The teachers are, for the most part, amazing. They are always willing to go out of their way to help a student. I recommend NPHS a lot. One of my teachers even offered to pay for an AP exam if that was difference between taking it or not. Never, EVER, try to drop an AP class at NPHS as the principal is more concerned about making herself and her school look good by boosting AP numbers than about an individual's needs. Sometimes, 'electives' are not electives and students are simply placed into them because the principal said so. Don't try to drop those classes either, as it is harder to drop than an AP class. Be prepared for parental involvement it anything goes to the principal if you want anything done. Out of 5 stars possible, Teachers get 5 stars, Facilities get 4 stars, Principal gets 1 star.
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Posted October 9, 2010
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The attention they paid to my sepcial need son. Gave him the tools to be successful!
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Posted September 3, 2009
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I am a sophomore at New Paltz High, and I love it. The teachers are great (well, the majority) and they help you so much. I am a better student after only a year, and I cannot wait to go back! GO HUGUENOTS!
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Posted September 28, 2008
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It used to be great. Now times are changing and neighboring schools have caught up.
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Posted December 3, 2005
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Lacking in diversity but an overall great education. No need to send them to private school--nphs does a great job.
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Posted August 18, 2004
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My experience at New Paltz High School has been great! Teachers always have offered extra help to every student in the class. This is not elementary school anymore. If you feel like you are stuggleing it is your responsibility to go and get help. The teachers provide many oppertunities to help you. I like the teaching styles and the people that attend the high school. These 4 years are suppose to be one of the best times in your entire life. I can't immagine going anywhere else!
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Posted February 23, 2004
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They have an no fail poicy here that i dont agree with. Also the teachers are not that good for the money they get paid. They dont teach. They give assignments but dont teach the children.
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

144 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

171 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

181 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

149 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

179 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

137 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

139 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

189 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%
Scale: % passing

About the tests

In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

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Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students66%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

All Students93%
Students with disabilities80%
General population93%

Earth Science

All Students85%
Students with disabilities59%
General population89%

English

All Students95%
Students with disabilities77%
General population99%

French

All Students93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population93%

Geometry

All Students98%
Students with disabilities100%
General population98%

Global History and Geography

All Students91%
Students with disabilities71%
General population95%

Integrated Algebra

All Students95%
Students with disabilities85%
General population97%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students92%
Students with disabilities69%
General population97%

Physics

All Students57%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population57%

Spanish

All Students93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students94%
Students with disabilities78%
General population98%
Scale: % passing

About the tests

In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

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Source: New York State Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 83% 51%
Black 7% 19%
Hispanic 6% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 14%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 0%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 94%N/A76%
Female 94%N/A79%
Male 93%N/A71%
Asian or Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander 80%N/A81%
Black or African American 67%N/A61%
Hispanic or Latino 92%N/A59%
White 96%N/A86%
Economically disadvantaged 80%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 95%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 90%N/A56%
General-Education students 94%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 10%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 19%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 1%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

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S Putt Corners Rd
New Paltz, NY 12561
Phone: (845) 256-4100

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