Serving 1,064 students in grades 9-12, Yonkers High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,064 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yonkers High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Yonkers High School's student population of 1,064 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,064 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yonkers High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yonkers High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#239 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
53%
29%
Black
11%
16%
White
18%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yonkers High School's ranking?
Yonkers High School is ranked #239 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Yonkers High School often compared to?
Yonkers High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saunders Trades & Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yonkers High School?
The graduation rate of Yonkers High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Yonkers High School?
1,064 students attend Yonkers High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Yonkers High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yonkers High School?
Yonkers High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Yonkers High School offer ?
Yonkers High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Yonkers High School part of?
Yonkers High School is part of Yonkers City School District.
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