ICHABOD CRANE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.ichabodcrane.org

557 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ichabod Crane Senior High School, located in Valatie, New York, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Ichabod Crane Central School District. Situated in the rural landscape of Columbia County, the school provides a comprehensive educational program for students in grades 9 through 12. The district is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, emphasizing a commitment to academic achievement, character development, and student well-being within a supportive suburban-rural environment.

The high school offers a diverse range of academic opportunities, including various elective courses, honors programs, and college-credit pathways designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. Beyond the classroom, Ichabod Crane is highly active in extracurricular life, offering a robust selection of interscholastic athletics, student government, performing arts, and service-based clubs. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a wide array of social and enrichment activities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are prepared for both the workforce and higher education.

557

Total Students

52.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ICHABOD CRANE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	449
Hispanic	78
Black	12
Asian	5
Two or More	13

White
449 (80.6%)
Hispanic
78 (14.0%)
Two or More
13 (2.3%)
Black
12 (2.2%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	KINDERHOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)758-7575
Website:	http://www.ichabodcrane.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 124

Grade 10 133

Grade 11 145

Grade 12 150

Ungraded 5