RED HOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 9 Mill Road in Red Hook, New York, the Red Hook Central School District is an active, traditional public school system serving families within the broader Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh metropolitan area. Nestled in a picturesque rural fringe setting, this operating district manages three educational facilities that offer a seamless continuum of learning from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. With an enrollment of nearly 1,600 students, the district provides a close-knit yet comprehensive academic environment designed to nurture young learners through every major stage of their elementary and secondary education.

To foster student growth and academic success, Red Hook Central School District is backed by a substantial professional team. The workforce includes approximately 315 full-time equivalent teachers, 42 instructional aides, and over 400 dedicated support staff members, bringing the total staffing footprint to more than 760 full-time equivalent positions. This strong staffing context ensures a favorable educator-to-student presence across a diverse student body representing a variety of cultural and demographic backgrounds. For prospective parents, enrolling students, and educational researchers examining Hudson Valley school systems, the district offers an appealing combination of community-centered learning, strong instructional support, and robust public education infrastructure.
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Total Schools
1,596
Total Students
315.4
Full-Time Teachers
5.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RED HOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White1,244
Hispanic223
Black25
Asian40
Two or More53
American Indian2
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    1,244 (78.3%)
  • Hispanic
    223 (14.0%)
  • Two or More
    53 (3.3%)
  • Asian
    40 (2.5%)
  • Black
    25 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in RED HOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:1,596*
Teachers (FTE):315.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.1
Schools in RED HOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 4 Schools