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Roy C. Ketcham Senior High School

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Roy C. Ketcham Senior High School is located at 99 Myers Corners Road Wappingers Falls, NY. Roy C. Ketcham is apart of the Wappinger Central Public School District which cover some 120 square miles. It provides education for grades 9 through 12 in Dutchess County, New York. The entire community is very proud of the students, faculty and school facilities. Experienced teachers and other faculty members provide a state of the art education that fully integrates technology with traditional face-to-face teaching methods.

Roy C. Ketcham Senior High School realizes the importance of a balanced and well-rounded education. An emphasis on the appreciation of fine arts will be an integral part of the curriculum and electives in music and art will be offered. The physical education department will focus on the importance of fitness and the development of a healthful lifestyle. Through team sports, cooperative games, and individualized fitness programs the physical education programs will teach students cooperation, sportsmanship, and how to form life long habits of healthful living.

Parents at this school have a high opinion of the teachers at Roy C. Ketcham Senior High School and believe the quality of education received at the school is above average when compared to other schools in New York. Along with the quality of teachers, the principal, extracurricular activities, safety, and discipline are also among the top when talking to parents with children enrolled in the school. Parent involvement is also a very important aspect of the educational programs designed at this upstanding school.


Roy C. Ketcham Senior High School

Overview

Roy C. Ketcham Senior High School

Wappingers Central School District

99 Myers Corners Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

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Urban Fringe of a Mid-Size City (Suburb: Large)

845-298-5100 (Phone)

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Serving Grades: 9-12

Principal: Sherrill Murray-Lazarus

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Student Enrollment Information

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512446536439

Additional Student Information

Total Students
1,933
Attendance Rate
93%
Suspensions
253
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
15.1
Free Lunch
82
Reduced Lunch
45
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
3
Other Full Time Professional Staff
12
Full Time Teachers
127
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
0
Part Time Teachers
0
Other Part Time Professional Staff
0

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

Sub-Group Names
Satisfactory
School Year
Subject:High School English Language Arts
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Subject:High School Graduation Rate
All Students
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Subject:High School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 
Earth Science
2006
440
 
69.1%
English
2006
452
 
94.2%
French
2006
23
 
100.0%
German
2006
16
 
100.0%
Global Hist & Geography
2006
506
 
78.3%
Italian
2006
35
 
97.1%
Living Environment
2006
437
 
90.8%
Math A
2006
456
 
89.9%
Math B
2006
246
 
68.3%
Chemistry
2006
221
 
88.7%
Physics
2006
52
 
76.9%
Spanish
2006
170
 
95.9%
US History and Govt
2006
449
 
92.9%

Graduation Information

Group
High School Graduate
Regents Diplomas
Advanced Regents Diplomas
IEP / Local Certificates
Year
All Students
418
376 (89%)
125 (29%)
8
2006
General Education
409
371 (90%)
124 (30%)
0
2006
Students With Disabilities
9
5 (55%)
1 (11%)
8
2006
All Students
334
314 (94%)
124 (37%)
6
2005
General Education
329
311 (94%)
124 (37%)
0
2005
Students With Disabilities
5
3 (6%)
0 (0%)
6
2005
All Students
362
361 (99%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
General Education
356
355 (99%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
Students With Disabilities
6
6 (1%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges In New York State109 (26%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges Outside of New York State53 (12%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges In New York State185 (44%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges Outside of New York State3 (00%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions In New York State1 (00%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions Outside of New York State1 (00%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to enroll in the Military11 (02%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to pursue employment3 (02%)
Number of high school graduates with disabilities who plan to attend vocational rehabilitation programs.0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates with a known plan not specified above.0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates whose plans do not fit the above categories or are unknown.52 (12%)

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