Yonkers Middle High School is located in Yonkers, New York, United States. The school offers the International Baccalaureate program.
Serving 1,103 students in grades 9-12, Yonkers High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,103 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90% (Top 50%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Yonkers High School's student population of 1,103 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 30, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
School Rankings
Yonkers High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yonkers High School is 0.64, 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
#537 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
55%
30%
Black
13%
16%
White
15%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yonkers High School's ranking?
Yonkers High School is ranked #537 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yonkers High School?
The graduation rate of Yonkers High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yonkers High School?
1,103 students attend Yonkers High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Yonkers High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 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 16:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Yonkers High School part of?
Yonkers High School is part of Yonkers City School District.
In what neighborhood is Yonkers High School located?
Yonkers High School is located in the Park Hill neighborhood of Yonkers, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Park Hill.
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