MLK JR HIGH TECH & COMPUTER MAGNET SCHOOL

www.yonkerspublicschools.org

507 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

MLK Jr. High Tech & Computer Magnet School, located on Locust Hill Avenue in Yonkers, New York, is a specialized educational institution within the Yonkers Public Schools district. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes technology, computer science, and digital literacy. The school aims to equip students with the essential technical skills and problem-solving abilities required to excel in a rapidly evolving, innovation-driven global workforce.

Beyond its core focus on technology, the school fosters a comprehensive learning environment that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, and humanities—with hands-on technical training. By integrating computer-based learning into the curriculum, MLK Jr. Tech strives to prepare its student body for advanced high school programs and future careers in STEM-related fields. As part of the larger Yonkers public school system, the institution maintains a commitment to supporting the diverse needs of its students, promoting both academic achievement and the development of technical proficiency.

507

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MLK JR HIGH TECH & COMPUTER MAGNET SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	291
Black	189
Asian	3
Two or More	15

Hispanic
291 (57.4%)
Black
189 (37.3%)
Two or More
15 (3.0%)
White
9 (1.8%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)376-8470
Website:	http://www.yonkerspublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	402
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 59

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 59

Ungraded 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MLK JR HIGH TECH & COMPUTER MAGNET SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	48
Grade 6	59
Grade 7	67
Grade 8	59
Ungraded	2

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MLK JR HIGH TECH & COMPUTER MAGNET SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	250	49.3%
Male	257	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)