- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Yorktown, VA
York River Academy
Federal NCES profile for York River Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510415002330Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York River Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Yorktown · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 72
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, York River Academy ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Yorktown, VA.
School address
District: York County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510415002330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
York River Academy held near 71 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 510415002330 · Yorktown, VA High · SMALL · CHARTER
72 enr · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Grafton High (1,235 students)
York River Academy held near 71 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
York River Academy 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
- York High
York High
947 students
- Grafton Middle
Grafton Middle
937 students
- This school 72
York River Academy
72 students
What this shows York River Academy reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How York River Academy compares
York River Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 72 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Engagement
36.1%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
African American 13.9%
Two or More 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, York River Academy is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 River Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Tabb High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Tabb Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| York High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Grafton Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to York River Academy'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
- 947
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 River Academy
How many students attend York River Academy?
York River Academy has 72 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yorktown, VA. CCD year-over-year: 68 (2022-23) → 71 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of York River Academy?
The largest demographic group at York River Academy is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Yorktown, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York River Academy?
York River Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 River Academy rank among high schools in Yorktown?
By Resource Investment Index, York River Academy ranks #4 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 River Academy, 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.