At a glance
Reported students
947
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
68.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
631
York High: 947 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
13.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,091
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about York High
York High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Yorktown. It is one of 19 current school records connected to York County Public Schools. NCES reports 947 students for 2024–25.
Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (59.3%) and Black (13.8%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 19 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking York High
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 68.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.3%
- Hispanic12.6%
- Black13.8%
- Asian3.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial10%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
19 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in York County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tabb High
High · Grades 09–12
1,153 reported students
Bruton High
High · Grades 09–12
723 reported students
Grafton High
High · Grades 09–12
1,235 reported students
York River Academy
High · Grades 09–12
72 reported students
Grafton Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
937 reported students
Tabb Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
968 reported students
Public schools near York High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| York River Academy High · Charter · York County Public Schools | 09–12 | 72 | 1.7 mi |
| Woodside High High · Newport News City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,723 | 2.5 mi |
| Grafton High High · York County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,235 | 3.3 mi |
| Denbigh High High · Newport News City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,269 | 6 mi |
| Tabb High High · York County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,153 | 6.6 mi |
| Menchville High High · Newport News City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,707 | 7.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about York High
What grades does York High serve?
York High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in York County Public Schools.
How many students attend York High?
York High reported 947 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,091 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at York High?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 947 students and 68.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is York High a public, charter, or magnet school?
York High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on York County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of York High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is York High in?
York High is part of York County Public Schools, based in Yorktown, VA, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near York High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include York River Academy (1.7 mi), Woodside High (2.5 mi), Grafton High (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.