Spackenkill High School /

Spackenkill High School was established in 1973, after a referendum was passed, since residents of the area disliked the idea of their children transferring to Poughkeepsie High School after graduating from Orville A. Todd Middle School. Though the proposition was questioned, the majority of the residents passed it to purchase land for a high school, a necessity for the fast-growing Spackenkill School District. Construction began in 1970, and ended in 1973. The first class graduated in 1974. Spackenkill is currently under construction; adding in a new elevator, science classrooms, conference rooms, and a black box theatre. They are also adding new wings, windows, art rooms, weight rooms, and improving the libary. Spackenkill is a four-year public school offering a strong college preparation program. Vocational programs are offered through Dutchess County BOCES.Spackenkills overall test average compared to other schools in New York from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 83 (+1.0 z-score) Thirteen Advanced Placement Courses are offered throughout the year. The school population is 565 with over 60 faculty members. Spackenkill High School was named to Newsweek's list of the Best High