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Pawling High School

Summary:

Pawling High School is a public high school serving 357 students in grades 9-12 in Pawling, New York, which is part of the Pawling Central School District. The school consistently performs well on Regents/Common Core exams, with high proficiency rates across various subjects like Chemistry (92.98%), Algebra II (91.67%), English Language Arts (91.46%), and U.S. History and Government (93.59%) - significantly higher than state averages.

Pawling High School has a 4-year graduation rate ranging from 84.3% to 93.3% over the past few years, which is generally higher than the state average, and its dropout rates, ranging from 2.1% to 10.0%, are also lower than the state average. However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26.8% to 37.8% in recent years, which is higher than the state average. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with male and Hispanic students tending to perform better than female and White students, respectively, while students with Special Education needs and from Low Socio-Economic Status backgrounds perform relatively lower.

Compared to nearby schools like Mahopac High School, Roy C Ketcham Senior High School, and Millbrook High School, Pawling High School generally outperforms them in terms of academic performance, graduation rates, and school rankings. However, schools like North Salem Middle School/High School and Arlington High School also demonstrate strong academic achievements, suggesting a competitive educational landscape in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 30 Wagner Rd
       Pawling, NY  12564

(845) 855-4620

District: Pawling Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
270th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,855 Help


Feeder schools for Pawling High School:

Elementary:    Pawling Elementary School
Middle:    Pawling Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  346

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.2%
Hispanic:
30.1%
African American:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.9% Help


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Compare Details Pawling High School ranks better than 78.3% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.66. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pawling High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.2%), Hispanic (30.1%), African American (2.6%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pawling High School is 10.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pawling High School is $22,855.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pawling High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pawling High School 270th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Pawling High School in the ranking list.)

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Pawling Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pawling Central School District 476th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pawling High School

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Rank History for all students at Pawling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 63.09 337th 935 64.0%
2006 67.97 241st 986 75.6%
2007 62.58 392nd 1002 60.9%
2008 69.39 237th 1027 76.9%
2009 67.51 274th 1086 74.8%
2010 63.86 383rd 1117 65.7%
2011 62.04 447th 1165 61.6%
2012 70.30 309th 1198 74.2%
2013 76.88 153rd 1217 87.4%
2014 74.50 155th 1237 87.5%
2015 68.15 265th 1255 78.9%
2016 68.00 274th 1255 78.2%
2017 75.16 178th 1221 85.4%
2018 78.95 109th 1210 91.0%
2019 82.95 47th 1207 96.1%
2021 56.28 262nd 519 49.5%
2022 70.94 292nd 1190 75.5%
2023 68.53 365th 1228 70.3%
2024 73.66 270th 1242 78.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pawling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.37 167th 583 71.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pawling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.40 204th 1095 81.4%
2019 82.51 121st 1132 89.3%
2022 54.09 384th 1038 63.0%
2023 38.24 659th 1130 41.7%
2024 42.36 591st 1144 48.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pawling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.29 77th 1154 93.3%
2019 79.87 72nd 1179 93.9%
2021 44.45 185th 289 36.0%
2022 68.62 219th 1101 80.1%
2023 54.65 477th 1155 58.7%
2024 61.12 372nd 1170 68.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Pawling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.37 192nd 1176 83.7%
2019 80.81 78th 1193 93.5%
2021 42.08 191st 290 34.1%
2022 70.78 297th 1155 74.3%
2023 73.48 259th 1197 78.4%
2024 68.64 356th 1219 70.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Pawling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.16 54th 1176 95.4%
2019 83.31 38th 1190 96.8%
2021 58.00 161st 354 54.5%
2022 70.29 287th 1154 75.1%
2023 69.05 320th 1191 73.1%
2024 76.50 194th 1211 84.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pawling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.42 30th 791 96.2%
2023 60.05 277th 851 67.5%
2024 71.41 184th 865 78.7%
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Rank History for White students at Pawling High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.70 122nd 765 84.1%
2019 77.97 41st 793 94.8%
2021 43.37 89th 133 33.1%
2022 56.94 297th 738 59.8%
2023 60.48 271st 776 65.1%
2024 69.02 172nd 781 78.0%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Pawling High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 375 8 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1990 337 8 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1991 363 15 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1992 358 15 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1993 368 13 5 8 1 n/a n/a 0 395
1994 404 12 3 7 2 n/a n/a 0 428
1995 469 9 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1996 469 9 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1997 488 4 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1998 515 6 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1999 322 3 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2000 328 3 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2001 351 2 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2002 366 8 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2003 366 8 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2004 381 7 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2005 360 10 3 28 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2006 388 11 3 43 4 n/a n/a 0 449
2007 386 12 8 46 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2008 393 15 6 50 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2009 386 14 9 43 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2010 379 11 7 37 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2011 403 9 4 0 0 0 0 0 416
2012 365 10 5 40 0 0 1 0 421
2013 373 11 10 37 0 0 2 0 433
2014 353 10 13 43 1 0 2 0 422
2015 321 7 16 48 1 0 1 0 394
2016 308 6 17 56 1 0 2 0 390
2017 287 5 16 55 1 0 3 0 367
2018 300 4 13 50 0 0 4 0 371
2019 306 4 9 59 0 0 7 0 385
2020 298 2 10 64 0 0 4 0 378
2021 292 5 7 77 0 0 2 0 383
2022 256 8 7 89 0 0 3 1 364
2023 233 10 6 103 0 0 5 0 357
2024 222 9 3 104 0 0 6 2 346

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pawling High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 397 38.9 10.2 n/a
1990 357 37.7 9.4 n/a
1991 392 35.9 10.9 n/a
1992 384 35.5 10.8 n/a
1993 395 34.6 11.4 n/a
1994 428 33.9 12.6 4.2
1995 488 36.5 13.4 5.3
1996 488 36.5 13.4 5.3
1997 506 36.3 13.9 5.3
1998 537 38.8 13.8 4.7
1999 333 15.8 21.1 3.9
2000 338 16.8 20.1 6.2
2001 365 15.8 23.1 4.1
2002 383 25.4 15.1 8.4
2003 383 25.4 15.1 8.4
2004 409 n/a n/a n/a
2005 401 28.9 13.9 4.7
2006 449 33.0 13.6 3.3
2007 452 33.2 13.6 4.4
2008 464 35.2 13.2 4.3
2009 452 33.4 13.5 6.4
2010 434 37.8 11.4 12
2011 416 31.5 13.1 5.5
2012 421 30.1 13.9 9.7
2013 433 29.0 14.9 9.9
2014 422 29.8 14.1 14.5
2015 394 29.0 13.5 16.2
2016 390 31.0 12.5 21
2017 367 26.0 14.0 18.8
2018 371 28.6 12.9 20.5
2019 385 24.1 15.9 23.6
2020 378 35.4 10.6 25.4
2021 383 29.7 12.8 27.4
2022 364 31.0 11.7 30.5
2023 357 31.4 11.3 35
2024 346 32.3 10.6 32.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pawling High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 397 38.9 10.2 n/a
1990 357 37.7 9.4 n/a
1991 392 35.9 10.9 n/a
1992 384 35.5 10.8 n/a
1993 395 34.6 11.4 n/a
1994 428 33.9 12.6 4.2
1995 488 36.5 13.4 5.3
1996 488 36.5 13.4 5.3
1997 506 36.3 13.9 5.3
1998 537 38.8 13.8 4.7
1999 333 15.8 21.1 3.9
2000 338 16.8 20.1 6.2
2001 365 15.8 23.1 4.1
2002 383 25.4 15.1 8.4
2003 383 25.4 15.1 8.4
2004 409 n/a n/a n/a
2005 401 28.9 13.9 4.7
2006 449 33.0 13.6 3.3
2007 452 33.2 13.6 4.4
2008 464 35.2 13.2 4.3
2009 452 33.4 13.5 6.4
2010 434 37.8 11.4 12
2011 416 31.5 13.1 5.5
2012 421 30.1 13.9 9.7
2013 433 29.0 14.9 9.9
2014 422 29.8 14.1 14.5
2015 394 29.0 13.5 16.2
2016 390 31.0 12.5 21
2017 367 26.0 14.0 18.8
2018 371 28.6 12.9 20.5
2019 385 24.1 15.9 23.6
2020 378 35.4 10.6 25.4
2021 383 29.7 12.8 27.4
2022 364 31.0 11.7 30.5
2023 357 31.4 11.3 35
2024 346 32.3 10.6 32.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Pawling High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.1%0.7%0.0%99.1%99.1%99.3%99.3%99.1%99.1%99.3%
201497.7%0.7%0.0%98.8%98.8%99.3%99.3%98.1%97.9%98.8%
201599.2%0.8%0.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201699.2%0.5%0.0%99.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.2%99.2%99.5%
201798.6%0.8%0.0%99.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%98.9%98.9%99.5%
201898.4%0.8%0.0%99.5%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.5%99.5%98.9%
201997.9%0.0%0.0%98.4%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.4%98.7%98.7%
202098.9%0.0%99.2%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%100.0%99.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pawling High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $185 (1.0%) $18,860 (99.0%) $19,044
2020 $26 (0.1%) $17,979 (99.9%) $18,006
2021 $18 (0.1%) $17,656 (99.9%) $17,674
2022 $327 (1.7%) $19,359 (98.3%) $19,687
2023 $1,662 (7.3%) $21,193 (92.7%) $22,855

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pawling High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 47th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 365th of 1228 High schools
 25.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Pawling High School)94.172.4
 21.8%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Pawling Central School District)9678.2
 17.7%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Pawling High School)98.494.7
 3.6%
   End of Course Chemistry (Pawling Central School District)98.494.7
 3.6%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Pawling High School)10082.5
 17.5%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Pawling Central School District)10082.8
 17.2%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Pawling High School)9984
 14.9%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Pawling Central School District)9984.4
 14.6%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Pawling High School)98.790.7
 7.9%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (Pawling Central School District)97.489.1
 8.4%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Pawling High School)92.270.7
 21.5%
   End of Course Earth Science (Pawling Central School District)94.471
 23.4%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Pawling High School)93.783.2
 10.5%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Pawling Central School District)93.783.3
 10.4%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Pawling High School)90.746.7
 44%
   End of Course Living Environment (Pawling Central School District)92.172.6
 19.5%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Pawling High School)10082.4
 17.7%
   End of Course Physics (Pawling Central School District)10082.4
 17.7%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Pawling High School)97.883.5
 14.3%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Pawling Central School District)97.983.7
 14.2%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students385357
 7.3%
African American410
 150%
American Indian00
Asian96
 33.3%
Hispanic59103
 74.6%
Pacific Islander00
White306233
 23.9%
Two or More Races75
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.6%35%
 11.4%

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Students at Pawling High School are 64% White, 30% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Pawling High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pawling Elementary School
Middle : Pawling Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 346 students attended Pawling High School.

Pawling High School ranks 270th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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