YORK WEST END JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

York West End Junior High School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sumter County school district, located in York, AL with about 256 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, York West End Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

York West End Junior High School, located at 515 Lincoln St in York, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Sumter County School District. As a junior high facility, the school is dedicated to supporting the academic, social, and developmental needs of students during their critical middle-level transition years, bridging the gap between elementary and high school education.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Sumter County School District, which emphasizes providing quality instruction and fostering a supportive learning environment for all students. By visiting their official website at http://sumter.k12.al.us, parents and community members can access resources regarding school policies, district-wide initiatives, and academic programs designed to prepare students for success in their future secondary education endeavors.

For more information, contact York West End Junior High School at (205) 392-5901 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

515 Lincoln St
York, AL 36925
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YORK WEST END JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in York, AL with about 256 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Sumter County
Total Students:
256
Teachers:
17.67
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 256 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending YORK WEST END JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
98.8%
White
0.8%
Asian
0.4%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.