Little Water Preparatory Charter School vs Poughkeepsie High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Water Preparatory Charter School
Poughkeepsie · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
202 students
Poughkeepsie High School
Poughkeepsie · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,151 students
| Measure | Little Water Preparatory Charter School Poughkeepsie, New York | Poughkeepsie High School Poughkeepsie, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2110 of 2,536 | #736 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #39697 of 50,301 | #3586 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 202 | 1,151 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 1,151 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 33.7 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 80% |
| Math proficiency | – | 75% |
| city | Poughkeepsie | Poughkeepsie |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poughkeepsie High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 28.2).
- •Little Water Preparatory Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.3% vs 80.5%).
- •Poughkeepsie High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 33.7).
- •Poughkeepsie High School is the larger school with 1,151 students compared with 202.
- •Little Water Preparatory Charter School is a charter school while Poughkeepsie High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Little Water Preparatory Charter School better than Poughkeepsie High School?
On the Success Index (US), Poughkeepsie High School ranks higher (68.9 vs 28.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Little Water Preparatory Charter School and Poughkeepsie High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Poughkeepsie and Poughkeepsie in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Little Water Preparatory Charter School: 202. Poughkeepsie High School: 1,151. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Little Water Preparatory Charter School and Poughkeepsie High School rank in New York?
Little Water Preparatory Charter School is 2110th of 2,536 and Poughkeepsie High School is 736th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).