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Palisade Preparatory School

Public | 7-11 | 527 students

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5 stars

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Posted February 22, 2012

Under the leadership of the new principal that came this year, Palisade Prep has turned around, and we are striving to be one of the best schools in the county!


Posted October 15, 2010

The Principal and the dedicated teachers and staff!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2010

I love Palisade Preparatory because it truly cares about the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2010

Great staff, very good program!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2010

I am a sophmore parent with two children enrolled in 7th and 9th grade respectively. The curriculum, dedicated teachers, and professional staff/administration have definitely made an impact. My 9th grader is truly excited about school now. The high expectations of the staff match those of my husband and myself and is evident in both children's increased effort and performance. My 7th grader who has made honor and high honor roll twice last year is now focused on the prinicipals list which has also inspired my 9th grader. I believe this is a direct result of the schools willingness to partner with parents to ensure the success of all students by providing a positive learning environment that is challenging yet caring.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2010

Palisade Prep. is a public secondary school focused on preparing our students for success in college. We are a small school where all students and staff know each other and work together to create a supportive learning environment. We do not have selective admissions but believe that all students can achieve.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 12, 2010

Palisades Prep's main goal focus is to prepare to students for their future college education. $20,000 can go along way in enhancing our childrens education
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2010

Interact with parents exelent!!! They encourage a college education for our kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2010

-Principal leadership not good -This year is much better with the hands of the new assistant principal, Ms. Des Soye. -This school has a small learning environment but the bad thing is that there are no honors classes available.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2010

It is an excellent school and with excellent teachers. I'm proud to say my children attend Palisades Prep!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2010

The Staff & professionalism are excellent!!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
35%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
18%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
28%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
12%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
17%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

26 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
31%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
26%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
27%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
27%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

200 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students17%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

All Students31%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

All Students26%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

English

All Students83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

French

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students27%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Global History and Geography

All Students27%
Students with disabilities34%
General population27%

Integrated Algebra

All Students56%
Students with disabilities25%
General population57%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Physics

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 46% 21%
Black 39% 19%
White 10% 51%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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201 Palisade Ave
Yonkers, NY 10701
Phone: (914) 376-8000

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