York J High School

3515 Waterbend Cove
Spring, TX 77386
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 2,015 students in grades 7-8, York J High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 2,015 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 10% in TX
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

York J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

York J High School's student population of 2,015 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
2,015 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
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School Rankings

York J High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of York J High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#792 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
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69%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of York J High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of York J High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of York J High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
26%
53%
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Black
14%
13%
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White
51%
26%
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Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of York J High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in York J High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is York J High School's ranking?
York J High School is ranked #792 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are York J High School often compared to?
York J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peet J High School, Oak Hills J 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 41% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend York J High School?
2,015 students attend York J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of York J High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of York J High School?
York J High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does York J High School offer ?
York J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is York J High School part of?
York J High School is part of Conroe Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 2,015 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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