York High School

York High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9300 Geo Wash Mem Hwy,  Yorktown, VA
York County School Division
3.8
4.4
1,120 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kendra Crump
Student Teacher Ratio
3:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
69%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
69%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
3:1
Teachers
319
Full Time Teachers
319
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
61.9%
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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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
286:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
61%
Black
13.9%
Hispanic
11%
Two or more races
9.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

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.
James Madison University 249 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 221 Students
Virginia Tech 210 Students
University of Virginia 195 Students
Old Dominion University 181 Students
William & Mary 155 Students
Christopher Newport University 131 Students
George Mason University 106 Students
Virginia Peninsula Community College 93 Students
Longwood University 82 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 94 Students
Biology 91 Students
Psychology 83 Students
Nursing 56 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Political Science and Government 39 Students
Computer Science 38 Students
Engineering 26 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 26 Students
Physical Therapy 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 218 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/27/2025
York High school is a school that strives to educate their students as best as possible. They aim to prepare their students for further education beyond the walls of York High. They are many programs within the school that students and choose to get involved in. York High offers the International Baccalaureate Program as well as the Governors school for science and technology and the School of the Arts.
5.0 Senior
11/28/2024
The worst part of the experiences are with some of the kids, who don't take a lot seriously and are just obnoxious sometimes. It's only a few of them, and it can't be helped when you're in high school. Everything else is pretty great though. Sports are fun, events are frequent, and the teachers are great.
5.0
4/8/2024
The classes they have to offer that focus more on the skills that students will need in the future such home economics.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/4/2024
Amazing High school. Dr. Butler, the Principal is an amazing educator that truly cares about the students. She is very engaged. My son attended York High from his freshman to senior years. He was given the opportunity to blossom in every aspect from academics to sports.
5.0 parent
8/17/2017
Great School, don't send your kids to Tabb because it's popular when this is the best school in York County!!!
5.0 parent
8/30/2015
I had one child graduate from YHS and one is currently a sophomore. The New Horizons Auto-tech program was what my oldest needed. I'm glad that was available. The marching band is fun and they won States Championships last year. The teachers do care about the kids. My kids are middle of the road kid...
2.0 other
5/26/2015
We are a military family and York High is the worst high school we have ever attended in our 20+ year in the USAF. Most of the teachers and certainly the principal are motivated toward assisting the children who come from the upper most income bracket. The school has a serious drug problem. One teac...

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York High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Yorktown, VA, in the Yorktown neighborhood, and is served by the York County School Division in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,120 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 3:1. Academic records show that 69% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. York High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $453,134. Discover additional schools in the area, like Woodside High School, Grafton High School, York River Academy, and more. Learn more about what Yorktown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near York High School.

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