Serving 766 students in grades 9-12, Yorktown High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 766 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yorktown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Yorktown High School's student population of 766 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
766 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yorktown High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yorktown High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#270 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
6%
13%
White
81%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yorktown High School's ranking?
Yorktown High School is ranked #270 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Yorktown High School often compared to?
Yorktown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Muncie Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yorktown High School?
The graduation rate of Yorktown High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yorktown High School?
766 students attend Yorktown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Yorktown High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yorktown High School?
Yorktown High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
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 Community Schools School District.
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