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Fewer students graduated from Dutchess County schools in 2021-22 school year

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New York Commissioner of Education Dr. Betty A. Rosa | linkedin.com/in/betty-rosa

New York Commissioner of Education Dr. Betty A. Rosa | linkedin.com/in/betty-rosa

Graduation rates in Dutchess County schools fell 0.7% from the previous school year, according to the New York State Education Department.

There were 11,118 students who graduated in the 2021-22 school year, compared to 11,395 in the previous year.

Dutchess County had the state's 36th highest graduation rate with 88.6% graduating, while Nassau County boasted the highest rate, with 95.3% of students graduating in the 2021-22 school year.

In 2022, New York had roughly one teacher for every 12 students, which is better than the national average of one teacher for every 16 students.

Graduation in Dutchess County Over 5 Years
201820192020202120220%20%40%60%80%100%88.1%88.1%11.9%11.9%87.1%87.1%12.9%12.9%90.6%90.6%9.4%9.4%89.3%89.3%10.7%10.7%88.6%88.6%11.4%11.4%Graduation rateDropout rate
Graduation Rate of Dutchess County Schools in 2021-22 School Year
School nameTotal Enrollment % Graduated
Arlington High School2,61992.6%
Beacon High School86388.6%
Dover High School42788.3%
Franklin D. Roosevelt Senior High School1,13780.4%
John Jay Senior High School1,86393.4%
Millbrook High School28495.9%
Orchard View Alternative High School5291.7%
Pawling High School36493.6%
Poughkeepsie High School1,20062.8%
Red Hook Senior High School58591.9%
Rhinebeck Senior High School32295.8%
Roy C. Ketcham Senior High School1,62895.5%
Spackenkill High School50491.7%
Stissing Mountain Junior/Senior High School50593.1%
Webutuck High School19567.3%