Yonkers High School
- AOverall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- Yonkers, NY
- 967 reviews
- AcademicsA-
- DiversityA+
- TeachersA-
- College PrepA-
- Clubs & ActivitiesC
- Health & SafetyA
- AdministrationA-
- SportsC+
- FoodC-
- Resources & FacilitiesD+
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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.106 responses
Poll
- 79%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.106 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.138 responses
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.138 responses
- 62%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.138 responses
Teachers
- 74%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.184 responses
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.184 responses
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.184 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.163 responses
- 17%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.163 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.163 responses
Yonkers High School Reviews
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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.
I genuinely love my school! Yonkers Middle/High School is an excellent school, it challenges the students to expand their knowledge, and the teachers are consistently there to help benefit the students. The teachers prepare, the students to become diligent students. Nonetheless, Yonkers High is also commonly known for it's IB curriculum but also holds AP classes. The diversity in the school is incredible. In addition; there are multitudes of clubs, and activities held here at Yonkers High, for example, the Ace Club, the Key Club, and furthermore. The food and sports here aren't quite the best, however, the resources given to the students is exceptional. Parent involvement is as easy as involving the students, however, Yonkers High School is a place where teachers, facilities, and students all strive for the best.
Overall, I enjoyed my time at Yonkers High School.
Being given the opportunity to take IB and AP classes certainly will be beneficial during my college years. If I had not attended this school, I would not have had the privilege of meeting some of my current closest friends. For the most part, the teachers give their best effort so that their students will fully grasp whatever subject they're being taught.
However, you cannot achieve a classic high school experience while being a student at Yonkers High School. Students were highly restricted, at least in terms of privileges. Examples include a lack of parking spaces, inability to order food, and so on.
Being given the opportunity to take IB and AP classes certainly will be beneficial during my college years. If I had not attended this school, I would not have had the privilege of meeting some of my current closest friends. For the most part, the teachers give their best effort so that their students will fully grasp whatever subject they're being taught.
However, you cannot achieve a classic high school experience while being a student at Yonkers High School. Students were highly restricted, at least in terms of privileges. Examples include a lack of parking spaces, inability to order food, and so on.