Serving 426 students in grades 6-12, Stissing Mountain Junior/senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stissing Mountain Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Stissing Mountain Junior/senior High School's student population of 426 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
426 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stissing Mountain Junior/senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stissing Mountain Junior/senior High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1313 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
14%
31%
Black
n/a
15%
White
75%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stissing Mountain Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Stissing Mountain Junior/senior High School is ranked #1313 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Stissing Mountain Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Stissing Mountain Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Hook Senior High School, Rhinebeck Senior High School, Webutuck High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stissing Mountain Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Stissing Mountain Junior/senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Stissing Mountain Junior/senior High School?
426 students attend Stissing Mountain Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Stissing Mountain Junior/senior High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stissing Mountain Junior/senior High School?
Stissing Mountain Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Stissing Mountain Junior/senior High School offer ?
Stissing Mountain Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stissing Mountain Junior/senior High School part of?
Stissing Mountain Junior/senior High School is part of Pine Plains Central School District.
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