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#647 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 14% in state

Yonkers High School

High School · Yonkers City School District · Yonkers, NY

A Yonkers City School District high school where students score 47 points above what's typical for similar communities.

150 ROCKLAND AVE, Yonkers, NY 10705

  • Math 92% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 88% proficient (2021)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency88% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency90% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+46.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation9.4%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$28,185
Chronic Absenteeism36.1%

Students at Yonkers High School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency88%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 5 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 90% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
97%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
97%
ELA
95%
2017
Math
96%
ELA
94%
2018
Math
93%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
93%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
92%
ELA
88%
2021*
Math
92%
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Yonkers High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 50Good Transit
  • Bike 29Somewhat 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

$68,616

Median home value

$445,600

Median rent

$1,602/mo

College educated

30.1%

Homeownership

36.4%

Poverty rate

18%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
9.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·444 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
4 boys'·8 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Andalusia SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–120.6 mi258Compare →
Lincoln High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.09–120.7 mi1,137Compare →
Barack Obama School for Social JusticeEnrollment path unverified5.17–121.1 mi780Compare →
Charter School of Educational ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified4.6K–121.3 mi1,125Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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
#4 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

Yonkers High School is listed in YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Yonkers High School

Yonkers High School is a public high school in Yonkers, NY, part of Yonkers City School District, serving approximately 1,103 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #647 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Yonkers High School

What grades does Yonkers High School serve?

Yonkers High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Yonkers High School?

Yonkers High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,103 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Yonkers High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Yonkers High School 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 Yonkers High School rank in NY?

Yonkers High School ranks #647 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Yonkers High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Yonkers High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Yonkers High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Yonkers High School has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Yonkers High School a charter school?

No, Yonkers High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Yonkers High School a Title I school?

No, Yonkers High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yonkers High School?

74.4% of students at Yonkers High School 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,103
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
68
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.1%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 10705)
40,390
Area average commute
38.2 min
Area median age
38.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 10705; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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