Serving 68 students in grades 9-12, York River Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
York River Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
York River Academy's student population of 68 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
York River Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of York River Academy is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#744 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥80%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
7%
22%
White
74%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is York River Academy's ranking?
York River Academy is ranked #744 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are York River Academy often compared to?
York River Academyis often viewed alongside schools like York High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of York River Academy?
The graduation rate of York River Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend York River Academy?
68 students attend York River Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of York River Academy students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What grades does York River Academy offer ?
York River Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is York River Academy part of?
York River Academy is part of York County School District.
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