CROSS HILL ACADEMY

www.yonkerspublicschools.org

349 Students

Middle School 3rd - 8th

School Overview

Cross Hill Academy, located at 160 Bolmer Avenue in Yonkers, New York, is a public school operating under the Yonkers Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the academy is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program that fosters intellectual growth and character development within a supportive learning environment. As part of a large urban district, the school emphasizes preparing students for future success through a curriculum aligned with state standards and a focus on community engagement.

The school’s philosophy centers on creating a structured and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. By leveraging the resources of the Yonkers Public Schools system, Cross Hill Academy provides various academic supports, extracurricular opportunities, and technology-integrated instruction designed to meet the evolving needs of its student body. Families interested in enrollment, specific grade-level offerings, or current academic initiatives can find more information and contact details through the official district website.

349

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CROSS HILL ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	202
Black	102
Asian	14
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Hispanic
202 (57.9 %)
Black
102 (29.2 %)
White
18 (5.2 %)
Asian
14 (4.0 %)
Two or More
12 (3.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)376-8300
Website:	http://www.yonkerspublicschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 8th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 3 66

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 49