Newburgh Free Academy Main Campus

Newburgh Free Academy Main Campus

Public High School | Grade 9-12
201 Fullerton Ave,  Newburgh, NY
Newburgh City School District
3.5
2.0
3,381 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Co-principal - Mr. Matteo Doddo
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
80%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
A-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
265
Full Time Teachers
265
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
37.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
245:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
Hispanic
56.7%
Black
21.5%
White
16%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#10 Best Magnet HS in New York
#244 Niche Standout HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 244 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 241 Students
Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange) 237 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 216 Students
Pace University 195 Students
SUNY New Paltz 195 Students
Stony Brook University 183 Students
Mount Saint Mary College - New York 144 Students
Syracuse University 142 Students
Marist University 120 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 178 Students
Business 175 Students
Biology 128 Students
Psychology 119 Students
Computer Science 108 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 66 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 65 Students
Marketing 53 Students
Finance 52 Students
Pre-Law Studies 47 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 354 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/16/2025
Very nice, people are nice and friendly with some exceptions and the staff is great overall. I've lived in Newburgh nearly all my life and the community around the school contrary to popular belief is actually really nice. I've made lots of friends I will never forget at these schools and will continue to make more friends outside of the district. Overall I would give the schools a 8.5/10
1.0 Senior
2/21/2025
Newburgh Free Academy is very diverse but the school is so big that no one knows each other and a lot of people keep to themselves. As someone that has been going to this school for almost four years, I see new people in the hallways everyday.
5.0 Junior
6/30/2023
I really enjoy being at NFA because it's a school that has great inclusivity among the students and teachers but it has a bad rep because of it's surroundings and placement in Newburgh.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 11 Reviews
1.0 other
9/7/2024
The city of Newburgh school district is heavily run on left leaning political beliefs and it shows. The Town of Newburgh, and parts of New Windosr which are separate municipalities from the City of Newburgh unfortunately do not have a school district and therefore the kids of those towns have to att...
1.0 other
4/4/2024
Absolute disaster of a school. Picture a place that smells so bad of weed and vape that it makes you sick. Hallways so crowded that you cant move or breathe. While trying to get through these hallways, students are blasting disgusting music on portable speakers. You're pushed and shoved, body slamme...
1.0 parent
2/28/2022
Bad place to send your children too much gang related situations kids get jump all the time they pick on and fight you for no reason the security system sucks dangerous environment to be in
1.0 teacher
6/30/2021
It’s a graduation fulfillment center. The superintendent has been juicing the graduation rates since he arrives. Every policy he has introduced has lowered expectations for students, and it’s really begun to show in terms of student readiness for life after high school. Some students do transcend th...

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Newburgh Free Academy Main Campus is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Newburgh, NY, in the Newburgh neighborhood, and is served by the Newburgh City School District in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 3,381 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Newburgh Free Academy Main Campus has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 80%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $442,622. Discover additional schools in the area, like Congregation Mesifta Ohr Hatalmud, The Birch School, Montgomery Montessori School, and more. Learn more about what Newburgh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Newburgh Free Academy Main Campus.

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