Saunders Trades and Technical High School is a career and technical education public high school for grades 9–12, in Yonkers, New York.
Serving 1,039 students in grades 9-12, Saunders Trades & Technical High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,039 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saunders Trades & Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Saunders Trades & Technical High School's student population of 1,039 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,039 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 26, 2026
School Rankings
Saunders Trades & Technical High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saunders Trades & Technical High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#365 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
63%
31%
Black
12%
15%
White
19%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blue Devil
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saunders Trades & Technical High School's ranking?
Saunders Trades & Technical High School is ranked #365 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Saunders Trades & Technical High School often compared to?
Saunders Trades & Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yonkers High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saunders Trades & Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Saunders Trades & Technical High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Saunders Trades & Technical High School?
1,039 students attend Saunders Trades & Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Saunders Trades & Technical High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saunders Trades & Technical High School?
Saunders Trades & Technical High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Saunders Trades & Technical High School offer ?
Saunders Trades & Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Saunders Trades & Technical High School part of?
Saunders Trades & Technical High School is part of Yonkers City School District.
In what neighborhood is Saunders Trades & Technical High School located?
Saunders Trades & Technical High School is located in the Bryn Mawr Park neighborhood of Yonkers, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Bryn Mawr Park.
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