Yorktown High School

Yorktown High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5200 Yorktown Blvd,  Arlington, VA
Arlington Public Schools
3.9
3.5
2,308 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Kevin Clark
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
90%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
A
College Prep
B-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
90%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
139
Full Time Teachers
139
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
650
Verbal
660
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
34
AP Pass Rate
73.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
238:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
White
58.2%
Hispanic
19.3%
Two or more races
8.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8%
Black
5.8%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#12 Best Public HS in Virginia
#14 Best College Prep Public HS in Virginia
#18 Best HS For Stem in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Virginia 653 Students
James Madison University 614 Students
Virginia Tech 545 Students
William & Mary 352 Students
George Mason University 305 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 290 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 196 Students
Penn State 178 Students
Georgetown University 177 Students
Christopher Newport University 172 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 282 Students
Psychology 233 Students
Biology 149 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 113 Students
Political Science and Government 107 Students
Engineering 103 Students
Computer Science 97 Students
Finance 91 Students
Nursing 81 Students
Economics 79 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 314 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/8/2026
Entering my freshman year of high school, I loved Yorktown. Throughout my time there, I found each year there became less culture, fun, and school spirit. Administrators are the biggest issue as they focus more on our phones then they do our education. Since attending Yorktown we no longer have access to bakesales for fundraising, roaming periods, senior quotes, Quizlet, and more.
5.0 Senior
7/15/2025
Yorktown is a great school. Academic achievement is high however many students really feel the school is a "pressure cooker." Diversity could be better.
5.0 Sophomore
4/20/2025
I like how the people at my school are very nice, and I haven't seen a lot of bullying or anything of the sort. I like how the security and administration make sure that the rules are being followed and keep all the students accountable. However, I don't like the block schedule. I know it's commonly used, but it makes focusing and managing the workload very difficult.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 24 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/4/2025
Phenomenal school. My third child is there now. Rising sophomore. 2/3 with iep/504. Amazing support. Love that many of the teachers are young males who can relate to my kids. (Who also went to Yorktown). The level of classes they offer really are better than some of the private schools in the area....
5.0 parent
10/29/2023
No complaints. Great support system and educational experience.
1.0 parent
4/25/2023
Usually, I am not particularly eager to write reviews. However, I am going to make an exception for the betterment of our children's education. The school has multiple issues, such as teachers needing to be more cooperative with students and their unempathetic stance in seeing their students succeed...
5.0 parent
11/10/2021
Excellent school. Strong academics, activities, and sports. Comprehensive support of the whole student. Many opportunities to pursue areas of interest.

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Yorktown High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Arlington, VA and is served by the Arlington Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,308 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 90% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. Yorktown High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $1,526,231. Discover additional schools in the area, like Langston High School Continuation Program, Washington Liberty High School, The Sycamore School, and more. Learn more about what Arlington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Yorktown High School.

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