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Gorton High School

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Gorton High School provides students with a wide array of studies that include; Computer Sciences Academy, Law and Public Service Academy, Medical Professions Academy, Horticulture, Electronics, and Building Maintenance Academy, Philosophy and students take advantage of smaller learning communities. Computer sciences program includes multimedia and software development, preparing students for careers in computer applications, graphics and website development and design.

Medical Profession studies are abundant with career exploration in medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, public health, and hospital administration. Hands-on experiences in medical arts, microbiology, anatomy and physiology Internships, mentorship’s, and practicum’s in fields of interest
College classes through the College of Mt. St. Vincent, Mercy College, Lehman College and Westchester Community College, as well as the Tech Prep program Certificate programs in certified nurse aide, emergency medical technician and pharmacy technician.

Gorton High School teams of 120 students taught by core area teachers using interdisciplinary instruction and flexible scheduling comfortable adjustment for high school students. The school encourages creativity and initiative, which will enable students to become actively engaged in their own learning while challenging them to become responsible for their success.

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Gorton High School
Yonkers City School District
100 Shonnard Place
Yonkers, NY 10703
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Urban Fringe of a Large City (Suburb: Large)
914-376-8350 (Phone)
Serving Grades: 9-12
Principal: Danny House
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Students Staff Academics Regents Graduation Alumni   
Student Enrollment Information
9th10th11th12thUngraded
Secondary
493370228215170

Additional Student Information
Total Students1,476
Attendance Rate91%
Suspensions130
Year Statistics Were Compiled2005
Student / Teacher Ratio14.2
Free Lunch1,196
Reduced Lunch76
Student Ethnicities


Student Gender
Staff Information
Full Time Principals1
Full Time Assistant Principals4
Other Full Time Professional Staff5
Full Time Teachers106
Part Time Principals0
Part Time Assistant Principals0
Part Time Teachers0
Other Part Time Professional Staff0
Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions
Sub-Group NameSatisfactorySchool Year
Subject: High School English Language Arts
All StudentsYes2006
Black Or African AmericanYes2006
Hispanic Or LatinoYes2006
WhiteYes2006
Economically DisadvantagedYes2006
Subject: High School Graduation Rate
All StudentsYes2006
Black Or African AmericanYes2006
Hispanic Or LatinoYes2006
WhiteYes2006
Economically DisadvantagedYes2006
Subject: High School Math
All StudentsYes2006
Black Or African AmericanYes2006
Hispanic Or LatinoYes2006
WhiteYes2006
Economically DisadvantagedYes2006
Regents Results
SubjectYear# TestedPercent Passing
Earth Science 2006207
 
19.3%
English2006301
 
57.8%
French20066
 
83.3%
Global Hist & Geography 2006406
 
33.0%
Italian200618
 
72.2%
Living Environment 2006366
 
42.9%
Math A 2006420
 
58.3%
Math B 200652
 
34.6%
Chemistry 2006148
 
34.5%
Physics 200615
 
26.7%
Spanish2006134
 
97.0%
US History and Govt 2006313
 
57.8%
Graduation Information
GroupHigh School GraduatesRegents DiplomasAdvanced Regents DiplomasIEP / Local CertificatesYear
All Students22491 (40%)18 (08%)172006
General Education20789 (42%)18 (08%)02006
Students With Disabilities172 (11%)0 (0%)172006
All Students205103 (50%)23 (11%)212005
General Education195102 (52%)23 (11%)02005
Students With Disabilities101 (1%)0 (0%)212005
All Students21323 (10%)0 (0%)152004
General Education19823 (11%)0 (0%)02004
Students With Disabilities150 (0%)0 (0%)152004
Post Graduation Plans
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges In New York State84 (37%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges Outside of New York State17 (07%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges In New York State47 (20%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges Outside of New York State0 (0%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions In New York State0 (0%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions Outside of New York State1 (00%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to enroll in the Military1 (00%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to pursue employment8 (00%)
Number of high school graduates with disabilities who plan to attend vocational rehabilitation programs.0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates with a known plan not specified above.4 (01%)
Number of high school graduates whose plans do not fit the above categories or are unknown.62 (27%)
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