CROSS HILL ACADEMY

CROSS HILL ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in YONKERS, NY with about 687 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, CROSS HILL ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

CROSS HILL ACADEMY, located at 160 Bolmer Avenue in Yonkers, New York, is a public school operating under the Yonkers Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the academy is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program that fosters intellectual growth and character development within a supportive learning environment. As part of a large urban district, the school emphasizes preparing students for future success through a curriculum aligned with state standards and a focus on community engagement.

The school’s philosophy centers on creating a structured and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. By leveraging the resources of the Yonkers Public Schools system, CROSS HILL ACADEMY provides various academic supports, extracurricular opportunities, and technology-integrated instruction designed to meet the evolving needs of its student body. Families interested in enrollment, specific grade-level offerings, or current academic initiatives can find more information and contact details through the official district website.

For more information, contact CROSS HILL ACADEMY at (914) 376-8300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

160 BOLMER AVE
YONKERS, NY 10703-1699
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CROSS HILL ACADEMY is a public Title I school in YONKERS, NY with about 687 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
687
Teachers:
46.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 687 students

Hispanic/Latino
54.1%
Black or African American
33.2%
White
5.7%
Asian
4.7%
Two or more races
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.