Alvin C. York Institute

Alvin C York Institute
701 North Main ST
Jamestown, TN 38556
492 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
492
Total Students
36.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    472 (95.9 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (0.8 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Alvin C York Institute
Phone: (931)879-8101
Website: http://www.yaidragons.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 135
Grade 10 120
Grade 11 128
Grade 12 109
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Fentress Co Adult High School
Fentress County
2 Students
218 Portland AVE
Allardt, TN 38504 (5.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th