Saunders Trades and Technical High School

Saunders Trades and Technical High School, located in Yonkers, New York, is a public magnet high school for grades 9-12, established in 1909 as New York State's first public vocational high school. It offers a rigorous and relevant education, focusing on integrated academic and trade-based instruction. The school provides students with skills for employment and academic preparation for college, with graduation requirements exceeding state standards. Students select from a variety of technical, vocational, or occupational programs, including Architecture Technology, as part of a four-year sequence. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning with state-of-the-art equipment. Saunders values student leadership in projects and fosters a collaborative learning environment, preparing students for both higher education and the workforce. The school operates as smaller learning communities for its diverse student body, which is admitted through a citywide lottery.