Serving 492 students in grades 9-12, Alvin C. York Institute ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alvin C. York Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Alvin C. York Institute's student population of 492 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alvin C. York Institute ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alvin C. York Institute is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#745 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
1%
21%
White
96%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alvin C. York Institute's ranking?
Alvin C. York Institute is ranked #745 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Alvin C. York Institute often compared to?
Alvin C. York Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like Clarkrange High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alvin C. York Institute?
The graduation rate of Alvin C. York Institute is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Alvin C. York Institute?
492 students attend Alvin C. York Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Alvin C. York Institute students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alvin C. York Institute?
Alvin C. York Institute has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Alvin C. York Institute offer ?
Alvin C. York Institute offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alvin C. York Institute part of?
Alvin C. York Institute is part of Alvin C York Institute School District.
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