- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Yorktown, VA
York High
Federal NCES profile for York High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510415001823
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Yorktown · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 947
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, York High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Yorktown, VA.
School address
District: York County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510415001823 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
York High shrank from 1,050 students in 2022-23 to 983 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 510415001823 · Yorktown, VA High · MID · TRAD
947 enr · 33.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Grafton High (1,235 students)
York High shrank from 1,050 students in 2022-23 to 983 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
York High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grafton High
Grafton High
1,235 students
- Tabb High
Tabb High
1,153 students
- Tabb Middle
Tabb Middle
968 students
- This school
York High
947 students
- Grafton Middle
Grafton Middle
937 students
- Bruton High
Bruton High
723 students
What this shows York High reports 947 students on the CCD universe file.
How York High compares
York High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 42% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 947 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
947
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
21.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,844
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
African American 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, York High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York County Public Schools reports $13,844 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How York High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Tabb High | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Tabb Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Grafton Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Bruton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to York High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Yorktown
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about York High
How many students attend York High?
York High has 947 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yorktown, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,050 (2022-23) → 983 (2023-24), down 67.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at York High?
33.6% of students at York High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of York High?
The largest demographic group at York High is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Yorktown, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York High?
York High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does York High rank among high schools in Yorktown?
By Resource Investment Index, York High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Yorktown, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Yorktown on the city page.
What other schools are in York County Public Schools?
Besides York High, York County Public Schools also operates Grafton High (1,235 students), Tabb High (1,153 students), and Tabb Middle (968 students). See the York County Public Schools district page for the complete list.