SAUNDERS TRADES & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

SAUNDERS TRADES & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in YONKERS, NY with about 1,126 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 83 teachers, SAUNDERS TRADES & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

SAUNDERS TRADES & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL, located in Yonkers, New York, is a specialized public magnet school renowned for its rigorous integration of traditional academic coursework with intensive career and technical education (CTE). Serving a diverse student body, the school is designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into highly skilled professional fields. By combining a standard high school curriculum with hands-on training, Saunders provides a unique educational environment that emphasizes practical application alongside college readiness.

The school offers a wide array of specialized career pathways, including fields such as architectural drafting, automotive technology, computer-aided design, electrical construction, graphic arts, and health occupations. These programs are often supported by state-of-the-art facilities and partnerships with local industries, allowing students to earn professional certifications or college credits while still in high school. Through its commitment to blending technical expertise with academic excellence, SAUNDERS TRADES & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL plays a pivotal role in the Yonkers Public Schools system by fostering a workforce-ready generation equipped with the technical proficiency and critical thinking skills required for success in the 21st-century economy.

For more information, contact SAUNDERS TRADES & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at (914) 376-8150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.