Is Yorktown High School a good school?

Yorktown High School ranks 832 nd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Yorktown High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 153 students attended Yorktown High School.

What is the racial makeup of Yorktown High School?

Students at Yorktown High School are 48% Hispanic, 48% White, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Yorktown High School?

Yorktown High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Yorktown Elementary Middle : Yorktown J H

Yorktown High School

Summary:

Yorktown High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Yorktown, Texas, with a student population of 143. The school is part of the Yorktown Independent School District, which is ranked 400 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Yorktown High School has several strengths, including consistently high four-year graduation rates ranging from 95.2% to 100% over the past five years, which is above the state average. The school also has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 1.3% during the same period, lower than the state average. However, the school's performance on STAAR EOC (End of Course) exams is mixed, with strong results in some subjects like Biology, English II Reading, and U.S. History, but significantly lower proficiency rates in Algebra I compared to state and district averages. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with Gifted and Talented students ranking in the top 10% of Texas high schools, but Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students ranking in the bottom 25%.

Compared to nearby schools, Cuero High School has lower test scores, particularly in Algebra I and English I Reading, but higher graduation rates than Yorktown High School. Runge High School, another nearby school, has significantly lower performance across most metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and school ranking. Yorktown High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but it has generally trended downward, from a high of 519 out of 1,743 Texas high schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 1,052 out of 1,961 in 2022-2023, suggesting that the school's performance may be declining relative to other high schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 9-12

417 W 4th St
Yorktown, TX 78164

(361) 564-2252

District: Yorktown Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
832^nd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,126

Feeder schools for Yorktown High School:

Elementary:	Yorktown Elementary
Middle:	Yorktown J H

Student/teacher ratio: 8.8

Number of students: 153

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.4%

White:

47.7%

African American:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Yorktown High School ranks better than 58.1% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.43. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Yorktown High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.4%), White (47.7%), African American (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Yorktown High School is 8.8. (See more...)

Compare Yorktown High School employs 17.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Yorktown High School is $14,126.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Yorktown High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Yorktown High School 832^nd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Yorktown High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Yorktown Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Yorktown Independent School District (Isd) 400^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Yorktown High School

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Rank History for all students at Yorktown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	75.11	226^th	1427	84.2%
2005	66.28	473^rd	1429	66.9%
2006	65.13	538^th	1430	62.4%
2007	61.76	650^th	1497	56.6%
2008	55.45	811^th	1510	46.3%
2009	56.22	822^nd	1539	46.6%
2010	52.04	990^th	1568	36.9%
2011	59.51	814^th	1672	51.3%
2012	39.71	1104^th	1603	31.1%
2013	48.53	919^th	1652	44.4%
2014	52.47	865^th	1734	50.1%
2015	66.48	519^th	1743	70.2%
2016	63.18	588^th	1762	66.6%
2017	40.60	1000^th	1777	43.7%
2018	44.19	935^th	1797	48.0%
2019	42.50	1066^th	1857	42.6%
2021	48.80	914^th	1861	50.9%
2022	45.13	996^th	1876	46.9%
2023	45.57	1052^nd	1961	46.4%
2024	54.43	832^nd	1987	58.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Yorktown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	51.08	474^th	1347	64.8%
2019	44.93	645^th	1357	52.5%
2021	30.09	1034^th	1382	25.2%
2022	15.22	1372^nd	1418	3.2%
2023	30.39	1075^th	1478	27.3%
2024	23.94	1302^nd	1547	15.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Yorktown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	39.93	1066^th	1794	40.6%
2019	35.10	1266^th	1818	30.4%
2021	47.99	864^th	1848	53.2%
2022	40.22	1067^th	1847	42.2%
2023	38.23	1157^th	1897	39.0%
2024	32.88	1259^th	1883	33.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Yorktown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.29	947^th	1781	46.8%
2019	57.59	705^th	1798	60.8%
2021	57.84	707^th	1815	61.0%
2022	39.44	1117^th	1841	39.3%
2023	40.95	1120^th	1891	40.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Yorktown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	71.18	105^th	1145	90.8%
2021	72.70	287^th	1177	75.6%
2022	9.88	1100^th	1172	6.1%
2023	72.10	117^th	1182	90.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Yorktown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	23.98	1518^th	1784	14.9%
2019	30.31	1359^th	1810	24.9%
2021	45.49	851^st	1829	53.5%
2022	32.25	1239^th	1837	32.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Yorktown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.84	1123^rd	1803	37.7%
2019	28.20	1352^nd	1824	25.9%
2021	41.35	1033^rd	1840	43.9%
2022	48.26	844^th	1853	54.5%
2023	48.80	886^th	1913	53.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Yorktown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.62	1213^th	1691	28.3%
2019	19.13	1488^th	1714	13.2%
2021	50.77	752^nd	1743	56.9%
2022	34.87	1131^st	1762	35.8%
2023	40.30	1041^st	1820	42.8%
2024	35.86	1127^th	1804	37.5%

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Rank History for White students at Yorktown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.32	867^th	1539	43.7%
2019	64.21	447^th	1526	70.7%
2021	33.89	1068^th	1510	29.3%
2022	40.51	918^th	1525	39.8%
2023	36.65	1032^nd	1576	34.5%
2024	51.34	693^rd	1556	55.5%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Sunday, February 26, 2012

I strongly do not recommend this school. My child attended for one year and it was a waste of time. Although they have a zero tolerance policy on drugs, they don't enforce it. The last straw was when one of the teachers literally screamed at my child. I think the concept is great but the management and execution of the plan is horrible. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Yorktown High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	149	5	1	64	n/a	n/a	n/a	219
1989	151	5	0	66	0	n/a	n/a	222
1990	144	4	0	59	0	n/a	n/a	207
1991	152	5	0	60	0	n/a	n/a	217
1992	157	5	0	54	0	n/a	n/a	216
1993	172	5	0	71	0	n/a	n/a	248
1994	174	6	0	64	1	n/a	n/a	245
1995	159	5	0	75	0	n/a	n/a	239
1996	159	5	0	75	0	n/a	n/a	239
1997	167	5	0	73	0	n/a	n/a	245
1998	160	3	1	79	0	n/a	n/a	243
1999	150	3	0	79	0	n/a	n/a	232
2000	134	3	0	74	0	n/a	n/a	211
2001	126	6	0	84	0	n/a	n/a	216
2002	124	8	0	95	0	n/a	n/a	227
2003	124	8	0	95	0	n/a	n/a	227
2004	153	8	0	88	0	n/a	n/a	249
2005	149	4	0	86	0	n/a	n/a	239
2006	133	7	0	76	0	n/a	n/a	216
2007	138	5	0	89	0	n/a	n/a	232
2008	115	7	0	77	0	n/a	n/a	199
2009	114	11	0	69	0	n/a	n/a	194
2010	112	8	0	60	0	n/a	n/a	180
2011	109	6	0	63	1	0	1	180
2012	89	9	0	65	1	0	0	164
2013	90	5	0	54	2	0	0	151
2014	79	4	0	57	0	0	0	140
2015	80	5	0	60	0	0	0	145
2016	86	3	0	73	0	0	2	164
2017	84	2	0	88	1	0	2	177
2018	79	3	0	81	0	0	2	165
2019	70	3	0	81	0	0	2	156
2020	80	3	0	79	0	0	2	164
2021	73	2	0	72	0	0	2	149
2022	69	4	0	79	1	0	1	154
2023	66	3	0	72	1	0	1	143
2024	73	3	1	74	1	0	1	153

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Yorktown High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	219	21.0	10.4	n/a
1989	222	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	207	19.0	10.8	n/a
1991	217	19.3	11.2	n/a
1992	216	19.2	11.2	32.4
1993	248	19.0	13.1	39.1
1994	245	21.0	11.7	32.2
1995	239	25.8	9.3	33.5
1996	239	25.8	9.3	33.5
1997	245	25.0	9.8	37.1
1998	243	24.5	9.9	32.5
1999	232	24.3	9.5	32.3
2000	211	23.0	9.2	29.4
2001	216	20.1	10.7	35.2
2002	227	18.2	12.5	40.5
2003	227	18.2	12.5	40.5
2004	249	18.6	13.4	33.3
2005	239	18.6	12.8	33.9
2006	216	16.2	13.3	38.4
2007	232	17.2	13.5	43.5
2008	199	16.7	11.9	35.2
2009	194	17.8	10.9	39.2
2010	180	18.2	9.8	37.2
2011	180	19.1	9.4	39.4
2012	164	18.4	8.8	42.7
2013	151	18.0	8.3	40.4
2014	140	16.9	8.2	42.1
2015	145	19.0	7.6	42.1
2016	164	16.0	10.2	46.3
2017	177	17.1	10.3	57.6
2018	165	16.1	10.2	62.4
2019	156	18.1	8.5	65.4
2020	164	18.7	8.7	52.4
2021	149	18.7	7.9	49.7
2022	154	16.2	9.4	61.7
2023	143	17.4	8.2	59.4
2024	153	17.2	8.8	54.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Yorktown High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	219	21.0	10.4	n/a
1989	222	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	207	19.0	10.8	n/a
1991	217	19.3	11.2	n/a
1992	216	19.2	11.2	32.4
1993	248	19.0	13.1	39.1
1994	245	21.0	11.7	32.2
1995	239	25.8	9.3	33.5
1996	239	25.8	9.3	33.5
1997	245	25.0	9.8	37.1
1998	243	24.5	9.9	32.5
1999	232	24.3	9.5	32.3
2000	211	23.0	9.2	29.4
2001	216	20.1	10.7	35.2
2002	227	18.2	12.5	40.5
2003	227	18.2	12.5	40.5
2004	249	18.6	13.4	33.3
2005	239	18.6	12.8	33.9
2006	216	16.2	13.3	38.4
2007	232	17.2	13.5	43.5
2008	199	16.7	11.9	35.2
2009	194	17.8	10.9	39.2
2010	180	18.2	9.8	37.2
2011	180	19.1	9.4	39.4
2012	164	18.4	8.8	42.7
2013	151	18.0	8.3	40.4
2014	140	16.9	8.2	42.1
2015	145	19.0	7.6	42.1
2016	164	16.0	10.2	46.3
2017	177	17.1	10.3	57.6
2018	165	16.1	10.2	62.4
2019	156	18.1	8.5	65.4
2020	164	18.7	8.7	52.4
2021	149	18.7	7.9	49.7
2022	154	16.2	9.4	61.7
2023	143	17.4	8.2	59.4
2024	153	17.2	8.8	54.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Yorktown High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$555 (4.0%)	$13,326 (96.0%)	$13,881
2020	$465 (3.4%)	$13,084 (96.6%)	$13,548
2021	$648 (4.6%)	$13,478 (95.4%)	$14,126

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Yorktown High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1066^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1052^nd of 1961 High schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Yorktown High School)	44	24	20%
End of Course Algebra I (Yorktown Independent School District (Isd))	44	49	5%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Yorktown High School)	58	50	8%
End of Course Biology (Yorktown Independent School District (Isd))	58	50	8%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Yorktown High School)	47	64	17%
End of Course English I Reading (Yorktown Independent School District (Isd))	47	64	17%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Yorktown High School)	47	50	3%
End of Course English II Reading (Yorktown Independent School District (Isd))	47	50	3%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Yorktown High School)	68	71	3%
End of Course U.S. History (Yorktown Independent School District (Isd))	68	71	3%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	156	143	8.3%
African American	3	3
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	81	72	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	70	66	5.7%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.4%	59.4%	5.9%

Schools Near Yorktown High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)		STAAR Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Yorktown High School	Public	9-12	417 W 4th St	Yorktown	78164	DeWitt County	Yorktown Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 564-2252	153	17	8.8	54.2%	73 (47.7%)	3 (2.0%)	74 (48.4%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	54.4	832^nd of 1987 public high schools	58.1%		45.6	1052^nd of 1961 public high schools	46.4%	220	27.3	59.5	58.1	76.9	67.6							$14,126	$648	$13,478
Runge High School	Public	7-12	600 Reiffert	Runge	78151	Karnes County	Runge Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 239-4315	81	10	8.3	81.5%	8 (9.9%)	2 (2.5%)	71 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.4	1748^th of 1987 public high schools	12.0%		11.3	1732^nd of 1961 public high schools	11.7%	16	0.0	40.0	23.5	20.0	44.4	50.0	7.7	21.4	7.7	7.7	7.7	$18,397	$2,361	$16,036
Cuero High School	Public	9-12	920 E Broadway	Cuero	77954	DeWitt County	Cuero Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 275-1900	641	52	12.2	49.8%	257 (40.1%)	50 (7.8%)	313 (48.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.0%)	52	886^th of 1987 public high schools	55.4%		56.6	751^st of 1961 public high schools	61.7%	135	40.5	66.2	53.9	57.8	70.3							$13,583	$1,267	$12,315

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