page_title: New Paltz High School
section_title: Academics
hierarchical_section_title: New Paltz High School / Academics
caption_attribution_description: English: View of New Paltz High School in New Paltz, New York from Cessna 172 at an altitude of 3,500 feet MSL
context_page_description: New Paltz Central High School is situated in the town of New Paltz in upstate New York, on South Putt Corners Road. It serves students in grades 9-12 from the New Paltz Central School District, which serves most of New Paltz and Gardiner, New York, as well as parts of several other towns adjacent.
context_section_description: The original structure was completed during 1968, at which time the average class size was significantly smaller than for later decades. In both years 2004 and 2017 new wings were added.
  New Paltz High School is known for academic success. The school has a variety of Advanced Placement courses that offer college credits. These classes are taken by students who want to challenge themselves in history, science, math, or literature and writing. Due to the high school's small size, students receive much one-on-one attention, increasing their academic success.
caption: Aerial view of New Paltz High School at an altitude of 3,500 feet. MSL
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