Serving 1,118 students in grades 9-12, Yorktown High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yorktown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Yorktown High School's student population of 1,118 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yorktown High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yorktown High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#211 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
72%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yorktown High School's ranking?
Yorktown High School is ranked #211 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Yorktown High School often compared to?
Yorktown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yorktown High School?
The graduation rate of Yorktown High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Yorktown High School?
1,118 students attend Yorktown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Yorktown High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yorktown High School?
Yorktown High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Yorktown High School offer ?
Yorktown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Yorktown High School part of?
Yorktown High School is part of Yorktown Central School District.
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