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Barack Obama School For Social Justice

201 Palisade Ave
Yonkers, NY 10703
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Bottom 50%
Serving 807 students in grades 7-12, Barack Obama School For Social Justice ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 807 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Barack Obama School For Social Justice ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Barack Obama School For Social Justice's student population of 807 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
807 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Barack Obama School For Social Justice ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barack Obama School For Social Justice is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3953 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Barack Obama School For Social Justice, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Barack Obama School For Social Justice and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Barack Obama School For Social Justice and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Barack Obama School For Social Justice and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
62%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Barack Obama School For Social Justice and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
25%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Barack Obama School For Social Justice and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Barack Obama School For Social Justice and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Barack Obama School For Social Justice.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Barack Obama School For Social Justice and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Barack Obama School For Social Justice and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Barack Obama School For Social Justice and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Barack Obama School For Social Justice and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barack Obama School For Social Justice's ranking?
Barack Obama School For Social Justice is ranked #3953 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barack Obama School For Social Justice?
The graduation rate of Barack Obama School For Social Justice is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Barack Obama School For Social Justice?
807 students attend Barack Obama School For Social Justice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Barack Obama School For Social Justice students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Barack Obama School For Social Justice offer ?
Barack Obama School For Social Justice offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barack Obama School For Social Justice part of?
Barack Obama School For Social Justice is part of Yonkers City School District.
In what neighborhood is Barack Obama School For Social Justice located?
Barack Obama School For Social Justice is located in the Getty Square neighborhood of Yonkers, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Getty Square.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 807 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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