Yorktown High School
- Public
- ARLINGTON, VA
Public School
Yorktown High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- ARLINGTON, VA
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 329 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A minus
- Health & Safetygrade A minus
- Administrationgrade B minus
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B+
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Yorktown High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
94%
Percent Proficient - Math
93%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1280
702 responses
Average ACT
30
276 responses
AP Enrollment
50%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B+
Median Household Income
$197,709
National
$62,843Median Rent
$2,733
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$885,618
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A minus
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
87%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 38 responsesPoll
76%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 38 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,496
Free or Reduced Lunch
10%
95%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 40 responses80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 40 responses100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 40 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$107,694
Teachers in First/Second Year
23.3%
73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 49 responses80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 49 responses80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 49 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$22,337 / year
National
$12,23991%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 53 responses58%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 53 responses81%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 53 responsesSimilar Schools
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Rating 3.88 out of 5 329 reviews
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Yorktown Highschool is a predominantly white school. The school contains over 1,300 students overall! Yorktown's academic system is very rigorous, therefore it is important that you take advantage of the tutoring opportunities available to you. There is little to no school spirit at this school. However, this is a highly competitive school! People don't tell you this as you enter into this school. Stay in touch with your counselor as much as possible. Get involved in as many clubs and extra curriculars as you can.
This school is very inclusive with many outstanding opportunities for further action in clubs and many options for student groups. Along with the helpful teachers that help guide students in their free time, we have adequate counselors that can help students with their everyday needs. The environment at school feels very safe and many kids can find friends fairly easily. Many students will smile in the hallways and the overall experience of walking in a newer and remodeled high school leaves you awestruck.
2/5 stars.
As of now, Dec 2020, I am a Junior at Yorktown. On paper, it's a wonderful school: it's newly built, well-funded, and great for college prep. Many students go on to colleges such as UVA, William & Mary, and Virginia Tech.
However, Yorktown lacks in diversity. Most students come from high-income households. A large amount of students are wealthy, spoiled, and entitled brats who are so self-absorbed it hurts to watch. The student parking lot is filled with Mercedes, Audis, and Jeep Wranglers, and many students take their wealth and privilege for granted. It's a toxic, high-pressure environment, where you're constantly comparing yourself to other people, both with academics and appearance. You'll often hear students mock others behind their backs. Mental health issues are very common. The administration is mediocre at best. There's little school spirit too. You might see 5 or 10 people dress up for spirit days out of the 2,200 students. I can't wait to graduate and be done.
As of now, Dec 2020, I am a Junior at Yorktown. On paper, it's a wonderful school: it's newly built, well-funded, and great for college prep. Many students go on to colleges such as UVA, William & Mary, and Virginia Tech.
However, Yorktown lacks in diversity. Most students come from high-income households. A large amount of students are wealthy, spoiled, and entitled brats who are so self-absorbed it hurts to watch. The student parking lot is filled with Mercedes, Audis, and Jeep Wranglers, and many students take their wealth and privilege for granted. It's a toxic, high-pressure environment, where you're constantly comparing yourself to other people, both with academics and appearance. You'll often hear students mock others behind their backs. Mental health issues are very common. The administration is mediocre at best. There's little school spirit too. You might see 5 or 10 people dress up for spirit days out of the 2,200 students. I can't wait to graduate and be done.