Enrollment
2,593
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510027000115
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 67/100 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
- 67
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
152.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yorktown High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yorktown High
Yorktown High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Arlington, Virginia, enrolling 2,593 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Virginia schools and 23% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.7% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Virginia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,593 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 40 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 34 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 206 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Arlington County Public Schools spends $21,782 per pupil, 49% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Arlington's high schools, it stands alongside Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students): Yorktown High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 17.8:1).
Arlington County Public Schools also operates Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students) and Wakefield High (2,646 students) alongside Yorktown High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Yorktown High compares
Yorktown High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,782
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arlington County Public Schools, which includes Yorktown High.
$21,782
Per student
+49%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.4%
State 12.4%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,593 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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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.
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 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Yorktown High a good school?
Yorktown High earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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