GREENBURGH ACADEMY
140 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
Greenburgh Academy, located at 108 Shonnard Place in Yonkers, NY, is a specialized therapeutic educational facility operating under the umbrella of the Greenburgh North Castle Union Free School District. The school is specifically designed to support students who face significant social, emotional, and behavioral challenges that may impede their ability to succeed in a traditional classroom setting. By integrating rigorous academic instruction with a robust clinical support system, the academy strives to provide a stable, structured environment that promotes personal growth, resilience, and educational attainment.
The school’s curriculum is centered on a "therapeutic milieu" approach, where classroom teachers, teaching assistants, social workers, and psychologists work collaboratively to address the individual needs of each student. Beyond core academics, Greenburgh Academy places a strong emphasis on character development and life skills, preparing students for transition to post-secondary education or vocational opportunities. Through its commitment to a holistic educational model, the academy aims to empower students to overcome obstacles, achieve their potential, and successfully reintegrate into their communities.
The school’s curriculum is centered on a "therapeutic milieu" approach, where classroom teachers, teaching assistants, social workers, and psychologists work collaboratively to address the individual needs of each student. Beyond core academics, Greenburgh Academy places a strong emphasis on character development and life skills, preparing students for transition to post-secondary education or vocational opportunities. Through its commitment to a holistic educational model, the academy aims to empower students to overcome obstacles, achieve their potential, and successfully reintegrate into their communities.
140
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic | 72 |
| Black | 51 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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Hispanic72 (51.4 %)
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Black51 (36.4 %)
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White13 (9.3 %)
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Asian2 (1.4 %)
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Two or More2 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Special Education School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | GREENBURGH-NORTH CASTLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (914)476-1938 |
| Website: | http://www.greenburghnorthcastleschools.com |
| Grade Range: | 8th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 140 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 21.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 33 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 2 |
Grades Taught
Grade 8
3
Grade 9
11
Grade 10
21
Grade 11
26
Grade 12
78
Ungraded
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 3 |
| Grade 9 | 11 |
| Grade 10 | 21 |
| Grade 11 | 26 |
| Grade 12 | 78 |
| Ungraded | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 59 | 42.1% |
| Male | 81 | 57.9% |
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