School 17 vs Yonkers High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
School 17
Yonkers · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
282 students
Yonkers High School
Yonkers · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,111 students
| Measure | School 17 Yonkers, New York | Yonkers High School Yonkers, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2435 of 2,536 | #655 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #45251 of 50,301 | #3144 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 282 | 1,111 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 1,111 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.4% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 93% |
| city | Yonkers | Yonkers |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yonkers High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 19.4).
- •Yonkers High School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 21%).
- •Yonkers High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 19%).
- •School 17 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.4% vs 75.5%).
- •Yonkers High School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.6).
- •Yonkers High School is the larger school with 1,111 students compared with 282.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is School 17 better than Yonkers High School?
On the Success Index (US), Yonkers High School ranks higher (70.7 vs 19.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are School 17 and Yonkers High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Yonkers and Yonkers in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
School 17: 282. Yonkers High School: 1,111. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do School 17 and Yonkers High School rank in New York?
School 17 is 2435th of 2,536 and Yonkers High School is 655th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).