Gorton High School

Gorton High School serves 1,080 students in grades 9-12 in Yonkers, providing education in a large suburban setting. With 68 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1, allowing for reasonably sized classes where teachers can work closely with students. The school currently ranks in the 18th percentile among New York high schools, indicating significant room for academic growth and development.

While this ranking reflects challenges, it also represents an opportunity for the school community to focus on supporting student achievement and building stronger academic foundations. Located at 100 Shonnard Place in the 10703 ZIP code area, Gorton High School sits in a community where the median household income is $84,689 and median home values reach $452,700. The neighborhood has a poverty rate of 9.1%, and about 29% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

This diverse economic landscape provides students with exposure to different perspectives and backgrounds within their school community. As a regular public school in Westchester County, Gorton High School serves families throughout this established suburban area of Yonkers, where students can benefit from both the resources of a larger community and the more personal feel that comes with suburban living.