Saunders Trades & Technical High School

183 Palmer Rd
Yonkers, NY 10701
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Top 10%
Serving 1,066 students in grades 9-12, Saunders Trades & Technical 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 92% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,066 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 92% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Saunders Trades & Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Saunders Trades & Technical High School's student population of 1,066 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,066 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Saunders Trades & Technical 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 Saunders Trades & Technical High School is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#284 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
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92%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Saunders Trades & Technical High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Saunders Trades & Technical High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Saunders Trades & Technical High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
10%
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Hispanic
63%
29%
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Black
11%
16%
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White
20%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Saunders Trades & Technical High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Saunders Trades & Technical High School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Saunders Trades & Technical High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saunders Trades & Technical High School's ranking?
Saunders Trades & Technical High School is ranked #284 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Saunders Trades & Technical High School often compared to?
Saunders Trades & Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yonkers High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saunders Trades & Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Saunders Trades & Technical High School is 96%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Saunders Trades & Technical High School?
1,066 students attend Saunders Trades & Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Saunders Trades & Technical High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saunders Trades & Technical High School?
Saunders Trades & Technical High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Saunders Trades & Technical High School offer ?
Saunders Trades & Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Saunders Trades & Technical High School part of?
Saunders Trades & Technical High School is part of Yonkers City School District.
In what neighborhood is Saunders Trades & Technical High School located?
Saunders Trades & Technical High School is located in the Bryn Mawr Park neighborhood of Yonkers, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Bryn Mawr Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,066 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 96% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 92% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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