Yorktown High School is a public high school located in Yorktown, Texas and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is part of the Yorktown Independent School District located in southwestern DeWitt County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 153 students in grades 9-12, Yorktown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yorktown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Yorktown High School's student population of 153 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Yorktown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yorktown High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4743 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
48%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
48%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats/kittykats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yorktown High School's ranking?
Yorktown High School is ranked #4743 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yorktown High School?
The graduation rate of Yorktown High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Yorktown High School?
153 students attend Yorktown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Yorktown High School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yorktown High School?
Yorktown High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yorktown High School offer ?
Yorktown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yorktown High School part of?
Yorktown High School is part of Yorktown Independent School District.
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