Gorton High School Overview &amp; Highlights (2026 List)

About Gorton High School

Gorton High School is a public high school in Yonkers, New York. It is one of eight high schools in the Yonkers City School District and serves students in grades 9–12. With about 1,600 to 1,800 students, the school has a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15:1, which is typical for a moderately sized urban high school. Gorton High School has a college-preparatory curriculum and offers Advanced Placement® (AP) classes and tests. The AP participation rate is 28%, which means that students are moderately interested in advanced academics. Latest news & World Report says that Gorton High School is the 803rd best school in New York. For the 2025–2026 school year, proficiency data shows that 31% of students met math standards and 68% met reading/ELA standards. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. About 93% of them are minorities, and about 79% of them come from low-income families. The amount of money spent on each student is in line with the average for urban public schools. Overall, Gorton High School offers AP courses and a supportive learning environment.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 31%

Reading 68%

State average proficiency is 31% in Math and 68% in Reading.

69

Full-time Teachers

16 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1080

Total Students

$82249

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 7.41%

Asian 2.96%

Hispanic 65%

Black 21.85%

Two+ Races 2.41%

Native Am. 0.28%

White

7.41%

Asian

2.96%

Hispanic

65%

Black

21.85%

Two+ Races

2.41%

Native Am.

0.28%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1080

51.94%

561 Female

48.06%

519 Male

Student Population

1080 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

360 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Gorton High School Contact Information

Address

100 SHONNARD PL, YONKERS, NY, 10703

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Phone

(914) 376-8350

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Website

http://www.yonkerspublicschools.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Gorton High School is doing well with its new programs! The school recently started the Cross-Age Tutoring Program. In this program, high school students from the My Sister's Keeper club help younger students read and grow as people. The school is also giving each student their own Chromebook, which will make learning even better. Gorton High School is also having an Open House on September 25th to show off its new programs and initiatives, like the Academy of Information Technology and the Medical and Health Professionals Academy.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of teaching style does Gorton High School use?

Ans. Gorton High School focuses on academic rigor, practical skills, and personal growth to get students ready for college or a career.

Q2. How does the school help students stay interested in their work?

Ans. Students can join clubs, arts programs, and sports teams to learn about their interests and how to be a leader.

Q3. What kinds of academic help are there?

Ans. Tutoring, counseling, and mentoring help students do well in school and deal with problems.

Q4. How do you encourage a good school culture?

Ans. To keep the learning environment safe and welcoming, respect, responsibility, and inclusion are stressed.

Q5. How do schools get students ready for life after high school?

Ans. Career counseling, workshops to help students build skills, and mentoring help students get ready for college, vocational programs, or jobs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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