Delivering on the promise of a high-quality education for every child, every day, in every classroom.
Poughkeepsie City School District is located in Dutchess County, New York State. Approximately 75 miles north of New York City, the school district is situated on the banks of the Hudson River in an area known as the Mid Hudson Valley. This section of the Mid Hudson Valley is both residential and agricultural, with beautiful views of the majestic Hudson River that have inspired landscape painters for generations.
The district is one of three school districts in New York state that are coterminous with the boundaries of the city in which they are located.
The district is approximately 4.8 square miles in size, and is composed of an Early Learning Center for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten, four elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one administration building. The district provides educational programs for nearly 5,000 students. The school population is a diverse mix of African American, Latino, Asian and Caucasian students.
There are around 660 professional and support staff employed by the district, of which more than 360 are teaching staff. The district operates with a budget of more than $80,000,000. Taxes and other local revenues account for approximately 40% of the budget, with the remaining 60% generated through State Formula Aid and Small City Aid.
The Board of Education consists of five members of the community; each elected at large to a three-year term of office by city residents to carry out functions mandated by the State Constitution, Legislature and State Education Department. The Board is responsible for establishing school district philosophy, policy, budget and goals.
The mission of the Poughkeepsie City School District is to ensure that
every child, every day will receive a high-quality education in every classroom. Students will benefit from a safe learning environment that provides
empowering experiences supporting their academic, emotional, physical
and social development.
