For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,002 students in 10703, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in 10703, NY are Gorton High School and Barack Obama School For Social Justice. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 10703 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 10703, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 10703 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gorton High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10703, NY Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gorton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Shonnard Pl
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8350
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8350
Grades: 9-12
| 1,055 students
Rank: #22.
Barack Obama School For Social Justice
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Palisade Ave
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8177
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8177
Grades: 7-12
| 807 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greenburgh Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
108 Shonnard Pl
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 476-1938
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 476-1938
Grades: 8-12
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 10703, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in 10703, NY include Gorton High School and Barack Obama School For Social Justice.
How many public high schools are located in 10703?
3 public high schools are located in 10703.
What is the racial composition of students in 10703?
10703 public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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