York High School is a York County School Division high school located in Yorktown in York County, Virginia, on U.S. Route 17 about 3 miles south of Yorktown. The school was opened in 1954 and currently enrolls over one thousand students.
Serving 983 students in grades 9-12, York High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 983 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
York High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
York High School's student population of 983 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 319 teachers has grown by 303% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
983 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
319 teachers
Year Founded
1954
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Rankings
York High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of York High School is 0.61, 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
#210 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)69%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)92%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
14%
22%
White
59%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is York High School's ranking?
York High School is ranked #210 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are York High School often compared to?
York High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grafton High School, Tabb High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of York High School?
The graduation rate of York High School is 96%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend York High School?
983 students attend York High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of York High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of York High School?
York High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does York High School offer ?
York High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is York High School part of?
York High School is part of York County School District.
School Reviews
5 8/25/2010
I attended York High in 1983 as a senior...I moved there from Tampa ,Fla,..York is a great school and has great teachers..I would have loved to go there all four of my high school years,but i will always cherish my senior year there at York!!! I was a pitcher on the 1983 Baseball team under coach Saunders..1983 was a great class to be in,,and contiue to stay in touch with my classmates!! GO YORK FALCONS... Rob Hampton
5 3/10/2010
a) great acedemic programs offered including AP classes and the IB program
b) music, art, sports, and other activities including volunteer opportunities and a variety of great clubs are always available!
c) awards are available for many different things and students are always encouraged to strive for their goals because achieving happiness is just as great. Senior of the Month is one example of the many great awards one can recieve at York High as well as the awards classes can recieve by working together just having fun and showing school spirit during Spirit Week.
d) There are a lot of great facilities at York including Bailey Field. There are also tennis courts and a large gym.
e) Parents are very involved at York High, coaching sports, vollunteering, helping with fundraisers and helping make the PTA such a success.
I'd also like to point out the great teachers and staff that spend their day at York. Friendly smiles and warm welcomes always await students and visitors. Teachers strive to make sure EVERY student gets the attention they need to learn the material and succeed. Their level of patients exceeds all expectation. These teachers put their heart and soul into what they do and hardly consider it a 'job!' York High really is the best of the best and one can't help but to succeed!
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