- Enrollment
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Yonkers, NY
Yonkers High School
Federal NCES profile for Yonkers High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 363192004574
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yonkers High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Yonkers · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Yonkers High School has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yonkers High School ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Yonkers, NY.
School address
District: Yonkers City School District · New York
NCES ID 363192004574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Yonkers High School held near 1,103 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 68.7 → 68.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 363192004574 · Yonkers, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,111 enr · 16.3:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students)
Yonkers High School held near 1,103 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE held 68.7 → 68.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Yonkers High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yonkers Montes
Yonkers Montessori Academy
1,234 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,176 students
- This school
Yonkers High School
1,111 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies
1,096 students
- Gorton High Sc
Gorton High School
1,068 students
- Saunders Trade
Saunders Trades & Technical High School
1,039 students
What this shows Yonkers High School reports 1,111 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yonkers High School compares
Yonkers High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,111 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,111
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,592
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.2%
Asian 15.0%
White 13.8%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Yonkers High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Yonkers City School District reports $27,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yonkers High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonkers Montessori Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gorton High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saunders Trades & Technical High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yonkers High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,111 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yonkers High School
How many students attend Yonkers High School?
Yonkers High School has 1,111 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yonkers, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,060 (2022-23) → 1,103 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yonkers High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yonkers High School is 16.3:1, which is 38% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yonkers High School?
70.6% of students at Yonkers High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yonkers High School?
The largest demographic group at Yonkers High School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment, in Yonkers, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yonkers High School?
Yonkers High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Yonkers High School rank among high schools in Yonkers?
By Resource Investment Index, Yonkers High School ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Yonkers, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Yonkers on the city page.
What other schools are in Yonkers City School District?
Besides Yonkers High School, Yonkers City School District also operates Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students), Lincoln High School (1,176 students), and Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies (1,096 students). See the Yonkers City School District district page for the complete list.