Yonkers City School District

The Yonkers City School District is located in Yonkers, NY and includes 39 schools that serve 24,708 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Yonkers City School District spends $17,508 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 68% on instruction, 30% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Yonkers City School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NY state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Yonkers City School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 8% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Yonkers City School District, 17% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Yonkers City School District serves 16% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.