Welcome to York Prep
At York Prep, we guide students to discover their unique path to academic, social, and personal success. Our holistic approach encourages students to explore what they love, develop a growth mindset, and build a strong foundation of academic skills and strategies that serve them for life.
Students are supported by a world-class team of educators, including teachers, learning specialists, counselors, coaches, and deans. With this team, students learn to navigate conflict with empathy, develop resilience, and adapt with confidence to an ever-changing environment.
Located in the heart of the Upper West Side, York Prep offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, with exceptional arts, robust athletics programs, and a faculty deeply committed to student growth. Here, students are empowered to look within to understand who they are, and to seek out opportunities to be thoughtful leaders, collaborative peers, and lifelong learners.
York Prep at a glance
728 ft.
To Central Park
350
Students
100%
College Matriculation
25
Learning Specialists
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YPS has:
🔵 20 varsity teams
⚪️ 100% college matriculation
🔵 A robust Scholars Program
⚪️ 3 wellness counselors
🔵 Daily office hours before & after school
⚪️ A fall play & spring musical
🔵 35 student-led clubs
Congratulations to our newly elected school president, Amere. Read on to see his full Q&A🐾
Q: Tell us about yourself.
A: My name is Amere, and I’m currently a senior at York Prep. I would describe myself as a very outgoing, hardworking, and friendly person. Outside of school, I enjoy playing basketball, learning about stocks and how they move, listening to music, and helping my father run his auto body shop. I love meeting new people and making connections with others.
Q: What excites you about being school president?
A: Having the opportunity to bring people together. I’m naturally a very social person, and I enjoy interacting with people from different grades and backgrounds. I’m especially excited about organizing events, creating new traditions, and making memories that students will remember even after they graduate. I also look forward to working alongside other SGO members to turn our ideas into reality.
Q: What scares you about being school president, if anything at all?
A: I wouldn’t necessarily say I’m scared, but I do recognize that being school president comes with a lot of responsibility. One thing I think about is making sure I live up to the expectations of the students who put their trust in me. I know that I won’t be able to make everyone happy all the time, but I want to make sure that I always put in my best effort and make decisions that benefit the school community as a whole.
Q: If you could give one piece of advice for the school community. what would you tell them?
A: Never be afraid to put yourself out there. Whether it’s joining a club, talking to someone new, running for a leadership position, or trying something you’ve never done before, take advantage of the opportunities in front of you. When I look back at my time at York Prep, some of my best memories came from moments when I stepped outside of my comfort zone. High school goes by much faster than you think, and I would encourage everyone to make the most of their time here. Don’t let the fear of failure or judgment stop you from making memories, building friendships, and becoming the person you want to be.
This past summer, Lila B (YPS ’28) interned at Memorial Sloane Kettering (MSK), shadowing professionals in the operating rooms, interventional radiology, clinics, and pediatric wings.
“My favorite part of my summer experience was definitely getting to watch many procedures in different areas of the hospital,” Lila, an aspiring pediatric oncologist said. “The staff were all so surprised I didn’t pass out when I was there.”
Lila noted that her York Prep biology class prepared her for what she learned on site. Her 10th grade chemistry teacher, Ms. Drake, gave her the tools to engage with the MSK professionals.
Lila’s main takeaway from the summer might not be what you would expect, but it is something we should all be reminded of: “The most valuable thing I learned was that honesty and empathy are the best values to have in medicine.”
Good luck to Lila this year, and we look forward to hearing what she has planned for next summer.
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