ALVIN C. YORK INSTITUTE

Alvin C. York Institute is a Title I public high school that is part of the Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute school district, located in Jamestown, TN with about 538 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 45 teachers, Alvin C. York Institute has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

The Alvin C. York Institute, located in Jamestown, Tennessee, holds a unique position in the American educational landscape as the only state-funded secondary school in Tennessee. Established as a memorial to Sergeant Alvin C. York, the legendary World War I hero, the school operates under the direct governance of the Tennessee Department of Education. This distinctive administrative structure allows the institute to maintain a specialized focus on providing comprehensive academic and career-technical education to students within Fentress County and the surrounding region.

The school is deeply rooted in the legacy of its namesake, emphasizing the values of service, character, and hard work. Its curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between rigorous college-preparatory academics and practical vocational training, offering a wide array of career and technical education (CTE) programs. By combining its historic mission with modern instructional technology and a commitment to community development, the Alvin C. York Institute serves as both an educational anchor for its local community and a living tribute to one of Tennessee's most celebrated historical figures.

For more information, contact Alvin C. York Institute at (931) 879-8101 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.