BARACK OBAMA SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

www.yonkerspublicschools.org

807 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

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.

807

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BARACK OBAMA SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	498
Black	205
Asian	20
Two or More	37
American Indian	5

Hispanic
498 (61.7 %)
Black
205 (25.4 %)
White
42 (5.2 %)
Two or More
37 (4.6 %)
Asian
20 (2.5 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)

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)376-8177
Website:	http://www.yonkerspublicschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	807
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	587
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 7 146

Grade 8 132

Grade 9 146

Grade 10 169

Grade 11 116

Grade 12 98