Serving 2,577 students in grades 9-12, Yorktown High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,577 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yorktown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Yorktown High School's student population of 2,577 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 152 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,577 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
152 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yorktown High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yorktown High School is 0.59, 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
#39 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)83%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)94%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)88%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
6%
22%
White
61%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yorktown High School's ranking?
Yorktown High School is ranked #39 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Yorktown High School often compared to?
Yorktown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington-liberty High School, Wakefield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yorktown High School?
The graduation rate of Yorktown High School is 93%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Yorktown High School?
2,577 students attend Yorktown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Yorktown High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yorktown High School?
Yorktown High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yorktown High School offer ?
Yorktown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Yorktown High School part of?
Yorktown High School is part of Arlington County School District.
In what neighborhood is Yorktown High School located?
Yorktown High School is located in the Yorktown neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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