Many Voices One Valley

A Survey of the Mid-Hudson Region

Orange County:
Priorities that Affect Children
Having quality local public schools is essential to residents of Orange County.   Improving the caliber of public education is in the top tier of priorities for county residents.   
» Children Statistics


Enrollment (2005)
66,542
Percent White
 68%
Percent African American
 13%
Percent Latino
 17%
Percent Other Race
 2%
Dropout Rate
 2.5%
Percent Attending College
 87.9%
Percent Regents Diploma
 79%
Pupil/Teacher Ratio 14.2
Expenditures per Pupil
 $13,144
Source: New York State Department of Education

Teachers
Median Salaray (2005)
 $57,916
Percent Permanent
 75%
Percent with Masters Degrees
 19%
Source: New York State Department of Education