- Enrollment
- 3,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Arlington, VA
Yorktown High
Federal NCES profile for Yorktown High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510027000115
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yorktown High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Yorktown High has class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yorktown High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Arlington, VA.
School address
District: Arlington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510027000115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
Yorktown High held near 2,494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-83 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 152.3 → 143.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-83 students YoY 510027000115 · Arlington, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,593 enr · 17.1:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students)
Yorktown High held near 2,494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-83 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 152.3 → 143.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Yorktown High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington-Lib
Washington-Liberty High
3,044 students
- Wakefield High
Wakefield High
2,646 students
- This school
Yorktown High
2,593 students
- Jefferson Midd 1,120
Jefferson Middle
1,120 students
- Gunston Middle 1,072
Gunston Middle
1,072 students
- Kenmore Middle 1,053
Kenmore Middle
1,053 students
What this shows Yorktown High reports 2,593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yorktown High compares
Yorktown High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 81% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,593 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,593
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 91% in Virginia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors12.6 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 8.0%
African American 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Yorktown High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 34
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington County Public Schools reports $23,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yorktown High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Liberty High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wakefield High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gunston Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenmore Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yorktown High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,646
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar high schools in Arlington
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.
Similar enrollment (~2,593 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yorktown High
How many students attend Yorktown High?
Yorktown High has 2,593 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arlington, VA. CCD year-over-year: 2,577 (2022-23) → 2,494 (2023-24), nearly flat (-83).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yorktown High?
The student-teacher ratio at Yorktown High is 17.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yorktown High?
10.7% of students at Yorktown High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yorktown High?
The largest demographic group at Yorktown High is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Arlington, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yorktown High?
Yorktown High has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Yorktown High rank among high schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Yorktown High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Arlington, 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 Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington County Public Schools?
Besides Yorktown High, Arlington County Public Schools also operates Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students), Wakefield High (2,646 students), and Jefferson Middle (1,120 students). See the Arlington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.