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#61 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 3% in state

York High

High School · York County Public Schools · Yorktown, VA

A York County Public Schools high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9300 Geo Wash Mem Hwy, Yorktown, VA 23692

  • Math 88% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 97% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency88% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency97% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+12.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.3 pts
Overall Proficiency93% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)81% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation36.1%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio3.1:1
District spending per student$13,844
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Students at York High score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency88%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency97%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 93% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
90%
ELA
93%
2015
Math
89%
ELA
94%
2016
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2017
ELA
91%
2018
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2019
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2020*
Math
69%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
69%
ELA
92%
2025
Math
88%
ELA
97%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

34.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where York High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: High1,523/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$106,668

Median home value

$404,500

Median rent

$1,862/mo

College educated

49.8%

Homeownership

77.6%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23692; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
36.1% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·32 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
9 boys'·12 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
York River AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.99–120.0 mi71Compare →
Woodside HighEnrollment path unverified7.29–122.5 mi1,810Compare →
Grafton HighEnrollment path unverified8.69–123.3 mi1,229Compare →
Nnbhc-the Academy at Lee HallPrivate · tuition8.2private6–124.7 mi40Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

York County Public Schools

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#2 of 19
District spending per student
$13,844NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

York High is listed in York County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About York High

York High is a public high school in Yorktown, VA, part of York County Public Schools, serving approximately 983 students in grades 9th-12th with a 3.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #61 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about York High

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

York High School is a high school within the York County School Division, located in York County, Virginia 1. The school is situated on U.S. Route 17, approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Yorktown 1. It utilizes a Yorktown post office address 1.
Sources (1)
  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about York High

What grades does York High serve?

York High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend York High?

York High has an enrollment of approximately 983 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at York High?

The student-teacher ratio at York High is 3.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does York High rank in VA?

York High ranks #61 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is York High's MySchoolScout rating?

York High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at York High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, York High has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is York High a charter school?

No, York High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is York High a Title I school?

No, York High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for York High?

34.9% of students at York High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
983
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
319
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 23692)
19,208
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
43.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23692; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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