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#3525 of 4,742 schools in NY
Barack Obama School for Social Justice
High School · Yonkers City School District · Yonkers, NY
A Yonkers City School District high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 PALISADE AVE, Yonkers, NY 10703
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 23% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Barack Obama School for Social Justice score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barack Obama School for Social Justice sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,338/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yonkers), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,940
Median home value
$477,500
Median rent
$1,702/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
54%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter School of Educational ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,125 | Compare → |
| Andalusia SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Gorton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,080 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 221 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Yonkers City School District
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #32 of 40
- District spending per student
- $28,185NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barack Obama School for Social Justice is listed in YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barack Obama School for Social Justice
Barack Obama School for Social Justice is a public high school in Yonkers, NY, part of Yonkers City School District, serving approximately 780 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,525 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barack Obama School for Social Justice
What grades does Barack Obama School for Social Justice serve?
Barack Obama School for Social Justice serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Barack Obama School for Social Justice?
Barack Obama School for Social Justice has an enrollment of approximately 780 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barack Obama School for Social Justice?
The student-teacher ratio at Barack Obama School for Social Justice is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barack Obama School for Social Justice rank in NY?
Barack Obama School for Social Justice ranks #3,525 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Barack Obama School for Social Justice's MySchoolScout rating?
Barack Obama School for Social Justice has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barack Obama School for Social Justice?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barack Obama School for Social Justice has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Barack Obama School for Social Justice a charter school?
No, Barack Obama School for Social Justice is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barack Obama School for Social Justice a Title I school?
No, Barack Obama School for Social Justice is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barack Obama School for Social Justice?
82.6% of students at Barack Obama School for Social Justice qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 780
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 76.9%
- Phone
- (914) 376-8177
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 10703)
- 22,135
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10703; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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