Yorktown High School

417 W 4th St
Yorktown, TX 78164
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

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
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School Rankings

Yorktown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#7352 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
44%
30-39%
51%
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
0.54
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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 #7352 out of 8,096 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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