Serving 1,060 students in grades 9-12, Yonkers High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 15:1 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).
Yonkers High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
1,060 students attend Yonkers High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Yonkers High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 2% 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 15:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Yonkers High School part of?
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