Serving 1,061 students in grades 9-12, Yorktown High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,061 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 93% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 84% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Yorktown High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yorktown High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Yorktown High School is ranked #94 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Yorktown High School often compared to?
Yorktown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yorktown High School?
The graduation rate of Yorktown High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yorktown High School?
1,061 students attend Yorktown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Yorktown High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yorktown High School?
Yorktown High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,061 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 93% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 84% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
