PALISADE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

PALISADE PREPARATORY 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 771 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 43 teachers, PALISADE PREPARATORY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

PALISADE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, located in Yonkers, New York, is a public secondary school operating under the Yonkers Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for its commitment to academic rigor and college readiness, positioning itself as an institution designed to prepare students for the challenges of higher education. The school serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes intellectual growth, critical thinking, and the development of essential life skills through a comprehensive curriculum.

Beyond its academic core, PALISADE PREPARATORY SCHOOL places a strong focus on cultivating a supportive community culture. The school encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, which help to foster leadership and social development. By bridging the gap between high school and university expectations, Palisade Prep strives to empower its students to become informed, active citizens and successful lifelong learners within the greater Yonkers community and beyond.

For more information, contact PALISADE PREPARATORY SCHOOL at (914) 376-8177 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

201 PALISADE AVE
YONKERS, NY 10701
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PALISADE PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in YONKERS, NY with about 771 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
771
Teachers:
43
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 771 students

Hispanic/Latino
53.0%
Black or African American
33.7%
White
8.6%
Asian
3.4%
Two or more races
1.3%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.