YONKERS HIGH SCHOOL

www.yonkerspublicschools.org

1,060 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Yonkers High School, located at 150 Rockland Avenue in Yonkers, New York, is a distinguished institution within the Yonkers Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to fostering high achievement among a diverse student body. As a magnet school, it attracts students from across the district who are seeking a challenging curriculum, often characterized by its robust International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which prepares students for success in higher education and global citizenship.

Beyond its academic reputation, Yonkers High School is known for its strong sense of community and school spirit. The school offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs, providing students with a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing demanding coursework with meaningful student engagement, the school strives to prepare its graduates to meet the challenges of the 21st century while maintaining a supportive and inclusive campus culture.

1,060

Total Students

68.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for YONKERS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	581
Black	117
Asian	176
Two or More	19
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
581 (54.8 %)
Asian
176 (16.6 %)
White
160 (15.1 %)
Black
117 (11.0 %)
Two or More
19 (1.8 %)
American Indian
6 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)376-8191
Website:	http://www.yonkerspublicschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,060
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	793
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 259

Grade 10 282

Grade 11 273

Grade 12 246