Overview
GORTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 9–12 in YONKERS, New York. The school enrolls 1,068 students. It is part of the YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictYONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36119
CityYONKERS
ZIP10703
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID363192004243
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,068
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino63.4%
Black / African American2.6%
Asian24.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %82%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)