[5] In athletics, Spackenkill has won three state championships: baseball in 2005 and 2022 and boys soccer in 2007.

[5] The award recognizes exemplary schools, using standards of excellence evidenced by student achievement measures.

Spackenkill's recent construction includes the adding of a new elevator, science classrooms, conference rooms, and a black box theatre.

Spackenkill is a four-year public school, having open enrollment and offering a strong college preparation program.

Additional courses are applicable to students who wish to achieve a higher level of education through Poughkeepsie High School, over the period of summer vacation for all students who reside in the Spackenkill District.

Spackenkill's overall test average compared to other schools in New York from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 96 (+1.0 z-score)[citation needed] Thirteen Advanced Placement Courses are offered throughout the year.