BARACK OBAMA SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

www.yonkerspublicschools.org

701 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Palisade Preparatory School, located in Yonkers, New York, is a public secondary school operating under the Yonkers Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for its commitment to academic rigor and college readiness, positioning itself as an institution designed to prepare students for the challenges of higher education. The school serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes intellectual growth, critical thinking, and the development of essential life skills through a comprehensive curriculum.

Beyond its academic core, Palisade Preparatory School places a strong focus on cultivating a supportive community culture. The school encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, which help to foster leadership and social development. By bridging the gap between high school and university expectations, Palisade Prep strives to empower its students to become informed, active citizens and successful lifelong learners within the greater Yonkers community and beyond.

701

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BARACK OBAMA SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	421
Black	196
Asian	18
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

Hispanic
421 (60.1%)
Black
196 (28.0%)
Two or More
34 (4.9%)
White
30 (4.3%)
Asian
18 (2.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High 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)376-8177
Website:	http://www.yonkerspublicschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	701
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	587
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 85

Grade 9 136

Grade 10 136

Grade 11 133

Grade 12 153