For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 3,550 students in Newburgh, NY.
The top-ranked public high school in Newburgh, NY is Newburgh Free Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newburgh, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Newburgh have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Newburgh, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newburgh Free Academy, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Newburgh, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newburgh Free Academy
(Math: 18% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Fullerton Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-5400
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 3,550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Newburgh, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Newburgh, NY include Newburgh Free Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Newburgh?
1 public high schools are located in Newburgh.
What is the racial composition of students in Newburgh?
Newburgh public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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