York Middle/High School is a public high school located in the Hamlet of Retsof, Livingston County, New York, United States, and is the only high school operated by the York Central School District.
Serving 343 students in grades 6-12, York Middle/high School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: YORK MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Retsof, NY, covering an area of approximately 67.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
York Middle/high School's student population of 343 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
343 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Rankings
York Middle/high School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of York Middle/high School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1460 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Golden and Blue
School Mascot
Golden Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is York Middle/high School's ranking?
York Middle/high School is ranked #1460 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are York Middle/high School often compared to?
York Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avon High School, Caledonia-mumford Middle/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of York Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of York Middle/high School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend York Middle/high School?
343 students attend York Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of York Middle/high School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of York Middle/high School?
York Middle/high School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does York Middle/high School offer ?
York Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is York Middle/high School part of?
York Middle/high School is part of York Central School District.
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