Very Good
#390 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 21% in state
York River Academy
High School · York County Public Schools · Yorktown, VA
A York County Public Schools charter high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9300 Geo. Washington Mem. Hwy., Yorktown, VA 23692
- Math 100% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at York River Academy score 82% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 90%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 83% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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).
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Where York River Academy 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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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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York HighEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 983 | Compare → |
| Woodside HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,810 | Compare → |
| Grafton HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 1,229 | Compare → |
| Nnbhc-the Academy at Lee HallPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | 6–12 | 4.7 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #11 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 River Academy is listed in York County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About York River Academy
York River Academy is a public high school in Yorktown, VA, part of York County Public Schools, serving approximately 71 students in grades 9th-12th with a 1.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #390 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about York River Academy
What grades does York River Academy serve?
York River Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend York River Academy?
York River Academy has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at York River Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at York River Academy is 1.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does York River Academy rank in VA?
York River Academy ranks #390 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is York River Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
York River Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 River Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, York River Academy has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is York River Academy a charter school?
Yes, York River Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is York River Academy a Title I school?
No, York River Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 71
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (757) 898-0516
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- 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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