Yonkers High School
- AOverall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- Yonkers, NY
- 978 reviews
- AcademicsA-
- DiversityA+
- TeachersB+
- College PrepA-
- Clubs & ActivitiesC
- Health & SafetyA-
- AdministrationB+
- SportsC
- FoodC-
- Resources & FacilitiesC-
- School District
- Yonkers City School District
Yonkers High School Rankings
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- Cost of LivingD+
- Good for FamiliesB-
- HousingD-
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$62,399
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,292
National
$949Median Home Value
$380,100
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 90%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.107 responses
Poll
- 79%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.107 responses
Students
Diversity
A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,197
Free or Reduced Lunch
73%
- 86%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.139 responses
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.139 responses
- 61%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.139 responses
Teachers
- 74%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.185 responses
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.185 responses
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.185 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
C
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$21,710/ year
National
$12,239- 77%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.164 responses
- 16%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.164 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.164 responses
Yonkers High School Reviews
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My experience at YMHS was one of many ups and downs. Throughout those long 4 years I mainly learned a lot about life, different cultures, and even myself and that's just outside the classroom! This school is definitely amazing when it comes to academics but is really poor when it comes to the athletics department and the social life of students. I wish to see more school spirit and more people interacting with each other. The teachers are all spectacular, every single one of them. They are always there for you whenever you need them whether it's extra help with classwork or advice about life. The administration on the other hand they sometimes tend to focus on what makes the school "look good" as opposed to what's in the best interest of the students. Going to YMHS coming from a private middle school was really a wake up call for me.
Yonkers High school has made me feel like if I were at home! I feel always welcome and the community is just amazing. The students are nice and will always be there to help you if you are new or if you need something. The teachers are amazing and worried about their students welfare and their situations, understanding their problems and helping them to find a solution.
You can make friends easily because in YHS, everybody is accepted. You'll find people from amazing places.
If you're an foreign student, they have an amazing program for ELA students that helps them out to be successful in their transition to english.
The preparation for Regents exams are good too.
If you're in senior year, the counselors will be always there for you and will be helping you to find your dream college and guide you through the process.
You can make friends easily because in YHS, everybody is accepted. You'll find people from amazing places.
If you're an foreign student, they have an amazing program for ELA students that helps them out to be successful in their transition to english.
The preparation for Regents exams are good too.
If you're in senior year, the counselors will be always there for you and will be helping you to find your dream college and guide you through the process.
Yonkers High School can be, to put it simply, quite the challenge of a school to attend. It does not offer a wide variety of classes to take, and it pushes students into the IB diploma programme--whether or not they may be capable of handling the workload. Fun fact: a full IB student only has room in his or her schedule for lunch every OTHER day! The best part of the school is probably the community: we all struggle together and support one another.