YORKTOWN H S

YORKTOWN ISD
417 W 4TH ST
YORKTOWN, TX 78164
171 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Yorktown High School, located in Yorktown, Texas, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Yorktown Independent School District. As a small, community-focused school, it offers a traditional academic environment aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of core curriculum, extracurricular activities, and career-readiness programs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students benefit from a close-knit environment and personalized attention from faculty and staff.

Beyond its academic offerings, Yorktown High School plays a vital role in the social and cultural fabric of the surrounding DeWitt County community. The school emphasizes school spirit and student engagement through various athletic programs, clubs, and local events. By maintaining a commitment to both educational excellence and the holistic development of its students, the school aims to cultivate responsible, capable graduates ready to contribute to their local community and beyond.
171
Total Students
18.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    83 (48.5%)
  • Hispanic
    79 (46.2%)
  • Black
    4 (2.3%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: YORKTOWN ISD
Phone: (361)564-2252
Website: http://www.yisd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 69
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 50
Grade 10 48
Grade 11 34
Grade 12 39
Gender Ratio