Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School serves 1,243 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School's student population of 1,243 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
25%
37%
Black
20%
21%
White
44%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School?
1,243 students attend Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School?
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School offer ?
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School part of?
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School is part of Hillsborough School District.
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