York High

Summary:

York High is a public high school located in Yorktown, Virginia, serving around 1,050 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the York County Public Schools district, which is ranked 5 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

York High has a relatively diverse student population, with 61.05% White, 13.9% African American, 10.95% Hispanic, and 4.19% Asian students. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Virginia, with a statewide ranking of 79 out of 329 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. York High's performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is generally above the state and district averages, particularly in subjects like Algebra I, Algebra II, and English Reading. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with higher rankings for Hispanic and disabled students, but lower rankings for African American and military-connected students.

Compared to nearby schools, Tabb High and Grafton High, York High generally outperforms them on SOL test scores. However, the school lags behind the highly-ranked Poquoson High in some areas. Additionally, York High has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 20.71% in 2021-2022 to 39.71% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of students from lower-income families.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 9300 Geo Wash Mem Hwy
       Yorktown, VA  23692


(757) 898-0354

District: York County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
79th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,023 Help


Feeder schools for York High:

Elementary:    Dare Elementary
    Seaford Elementary
    Yorktown Elementary
Middle:    Yorktown Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  1,050

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.0%
African American:
13.9%
Hispanic:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details York High ranks better than 76% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked high schools in the York County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.85. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at York High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details York High has the largest high school student body size in the York County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at York High is $8,023. 3 high schools in the York County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

York High:

SchoolDigger ranks York High 79th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See York High in the ranking list.)

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York County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks York County Public Schools 5th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for York High

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Rank History for all students at York High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 58.94 86th 308 72.1%
2006 65.01 58th 314 81.5%
2007 51.70 144th 313 54.0%
2008 53.99 131st 316 58.5%
2009 56.84 114th 313 63.6%
2010 51.78 152nd 317 52.1%
2011 63.25 80th 320 75.0%
2012 53.85 127th 321 60.4%
2013 53.70 126th 321 60.7%
2014 66.41 62nd 322 80.7%
2015 65.88 67th 322 79.2%
2016 65.78 62nd 321 80.7%
2017 69.05 48th 324 85.2%
2018 67.04 51st 326 84.4%
2019 70.34 40th 327 87.8%
2021 63.07 64th 327 80.4%
2022 75.53 20th 325 93.8%
2023 71.60 74th 326 77.3%
2024 70.85 79th 329 76.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at York High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.77 62nd 193 67.9%
2024 57.80 84th 198 57.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at York High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.14 112th 320 65.0%
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Rank History for Female students at York High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.24 107th 320 66.6%
2024 70.59 79th 322 75.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at York High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.82 68th 249 72.7%
2024 64.61 77th 253 69.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at York High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.03 48th 92 47.8%
2024 57.19 42nd 92 54.3%
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Rank History for Male students at York High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.25 55th 321 82.9%
2024 71.04 77th 322 76.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at York High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.30 116th 120 3.3%
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Rank History for African American students at York High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.60 119th 240 50.4%
2024 63.40 81st 249 67.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at York High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.01 37th 232 84.1%
2024 83.85 16th 233 93.1%
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Rank History for White students at York High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.39 74th 315 76.5%
2024 62.72 111th 314 64.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, 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.

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Enrollment information for York High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 972 972
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 926 926
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 885 885
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 889 889
1993 846 180 28 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1065
1994 865 192 33 13 1 n/a n/a 0 1104
1995 954 157 31 13 2 n/a n/a 0 1157
1996 954 157 31 13 2 n/a n/a 0 1157
1997 632 133 19 11 3 n/a n/a 0 798
1998 565 126 19 12 2 n/a n/a 0 724
1999 577 123 15 12 2 n/a n/a 0 729
2000 632 127 22 18 2 n/a n/a -4 797
2001 680 116 28 22 3 n/a n/a 0 849
2002 715 136 45 20 2 n/a n/a 0 918
2003 715 136 45 20 2 n/a n/a 0 918
2004 751 131 47 22 1 n/a n/a 3 955
2005 745 128 58 28 2 n/a n/a 1 962
2006 747 127 69 28 6 n/a n/a 0 977
2007 792 123 64 29 5 n/a n/a 1 1014
2008 763 111 71 33 3 n/a n/a 3 984
2009 815 124 68 31 5 n/a n/a 8 1051
2010 823 140 61 43 4 n/a n/a 17 1088
2011 749 99 56 58 2 4 87 0 1055
2012 768 105 55 60 1 5 89 0 1083
2013 778 104 54 60 3 5 75 0 1079
2014 748 100 54 81 2 2 88 0 1075
2015 782 102 53 71 2 0 94 0 1104
2016 756 115 47 65 3 0 81 0 1067
2017 728 125 57 73 2 0 90 0 1075
2018 755 124 63 81 3 1 88 0 1115
2019 739 127 64 92 3 4 91 0 1120
2020 750 132 58 106 3 5 83 0 1137
2021 747 138 59 104 2 5 90 0 1145
2022 690 136 44 112 3 4 102 0 1091
2023 641 146 44 115 3 4 97 0 1050

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 York High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 972 68.7 14.1 n/a
1990 926 68.0 13.6 n/a
1991 885 72.4 12.2 n/a
1992 889 73.7 12.0 n/a
1993 1065 73.2 14.5 n/a
1994 1104 92.1 n/a n/a
1995 1157 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1157 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 798 n/a 0.0 9.4
1998 724 n/a 0.0 10.1
1999 729 47.0 15.5 11.8
2000 797 n/a 0.0 12.5
2001 849 52.3 16.2 10.7
2002 918 82.2 11.2 12
2003 918 82.2 11.2 12
2004 955 69.4 13.8 12.2
2005 962 62.4 15.4 11.7
2006 977 85.0 11.5 9.9
2007 1014 59.1 17.2 9.6
2008 984 58.1 16.9 10.5
2009 1051 61.4 17.1 9.7
2010 1088 60.5 17.9 14.8
2011 1055 62.3 16.9 15.5
2012 1083 68.8 15.7 16
2013 1079 68.1 15.8 16.2
2014 1075 70.4 15.2 15.6
2015 1104 72.0 15.3 17.2
2016 1067 73.0 14.6 18.5
2017 1075 77.0 13.9 17.2
2018 1115 80.4 13.8 19.2
2019 1120 78.7 14.2 20.1
2020 1137 76.4 14.8 19.9
2021 1145 74.9 15.2 n/a
2022 1091 74.4 14.6 20.7
2023 1050 n/a n/a 39.7

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 York High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 972 68.7 14.1 n/a
1990 926 68.0 13.6 n/a
1991 885 72.4 12.2 n/a
1992 889 73.7 12.0 n/a
1993 1065 73.2 14.5 n/a
1994 1104 92.1 n/a n/a
1995 1157 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1157 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 798 n/a 0.0 9.4
1998 724 n/a 0.0 10.1
1999 729 47.0 15.5 11.8
2000 797 n/a 0.0 12.5
2001 849 52.3 16.2 10.7
2002 918 82.2 11.2 12
2003 918 82.2 11.2 12
2004 955 69.4 13.8 12.2
2005 962 62.4 15.4 11.7
2006 977 85.0 11.5 9.9
2007 1014 59.1 17.2 9.6
2008 984 58.1 16.9 10.5
2009 1051 61.4 17.1 9.7
2010 1088 60.5 17.9 14.8
2011 1055 62.3 16.9 15.5
2012 1083 68.8 15.7 16
2013 1079 68.1 15.8 16.2
2014 1075 70.4 15.2 15.6
2015 1104 72.0 15.3 17.2
2016 1067 73.0 14.6 18.5
2017 1075 77.0 13.9 17.2
2018 1115 80.4 13.8 19.2
2019 1120 78.7 14.2 20.1
2020 1137 76.4 14.8 19.9
2021 1145 74.9 15.2 n/a
2022 1091 74.4 14.6 20.7
2023 1050 n/a n/a 39.7

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 York High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $210 (2.9%) $7,073 (97.1%) $7,283
2020 $293 (3.8%) $7,452 (96.2%) $7,745
2021 $277 (3.5%) $7,746 (96.5%) $8,023

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on York High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 40th of 327 High schoolsRanks 74th of 326 High schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (York High)8682
 4%
   End of Course Writing (York County Public Schools)9088
 2%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (York High)9183
 8%
   End of Course Geometry (York County Public Schools)9390
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (York High)8689
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (York County Public Schools)8991
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (York High)9990
 9%
   End of Course Algebra II (York County Public Schools)9893
 5%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (York High)94100
 6%
   End of Course Chemistry (York County Public Schools)9485
 9%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (York High)9085
 5%
   End of Course Biology (York County Public Schools)9186
 5%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (York High)9068
 22%
   End of Course Earth Science (York County Public Schools)8974
 15%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (York High)9096
 6%
   End of Course English Reading (York County Public Schools)9294
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (York High)97100
 3%
   End of Course Geography (York County Public Schools)9595
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (York High)8377
 6%
   End of Course VA and US History (York County Public Schools)7574
 1%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (York High)8777
 10%
   End of Course World History I (York County Public Schools)8882
 6%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (York High)8559
 26%
   End of Course World History II (York County Public Schools)8556
 29%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11201050
 6.3%
African American127146
 15%
American Indian33
Asian6444
 31.3%
Hispanic92115
 25%
Pacific Islander44
White739641
 13.3%
Two or More Races9197
 6.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.1%39.7%
 19.6%


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Students at York High are 61% White, 14% African American, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

York High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dare Elementary
Elementary : Seaford Elementary
Elementary : Yorktown Elementary
Middle : Yorktown Middle

York High ranks 79th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,050 students attended York High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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