VAN WYCK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

6 HILLSIDE LAKE RD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590

www.wappingersschools.org

878 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Van Wyck Junior High School, located in Wappingers Falls, New York, serves as a key academic institution within the Wappingers Central School District. Catering to students in the junior high grade levels, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse intellectual and social-emotional needs of its adolescent student body, encouraging both academic excellence and personal growth.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Van Wyck Junior High provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including clubs, sports, and arts programs, which help students develop leadership skills and a sense of community. By maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding Wappingers Falls community, the school strives to cultivate a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become engaged, responsible citizens. Further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources can be found on their official website.

878

Total Students

75.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VAN WYCK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	607
Hispanic	166
Black	54
Asian	26
Two or More	25

White
607 (69.1%)
Hispanic
166 (18.9%)
Black
54 (6.2%)
Asian
26 (3.0%)
Two or More
25 (2.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)227-1700
Website:	http://www.wappingersschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	878
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 7 438

Grade 8 439

Ungraded 1