Overview

Yorktown High School is a public school in Arlington, VA, offering AP courses, Project Lead The Way curriculum, and a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 11 high schools in Arlington County Public Schools.

School Rating

Yorktown High School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in Virginia with the same grade levels.
9/10
ӣƵ Rating

Rating Factors

The ӣƵ Rating for this school is based on the following elements.
ACADEMICS

College Prep

ӣƵ gathers college prep information from government-collected data.
Parent Tip
The best high schools offer advanced courses to all students, not a select few.

ACADEMICS

College Success

How do high schools help students succeed in college? Learn about the best practices of College Success Award winning schools.
College Success Award Badge
This school has earned a College Success Award in 2020 and 2021 based on its success in preparing students for college. See more winners.
Parent Tip
Students who are unprepared for college-level work may find themselves in costly remedial classes and are more likely to drop out of college. Successful high schools help kids find their passions and succeed after graduation.

ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this school how they ensure that students are well prepared.

ACADEMICS

Test Scores

These scores reflect how well students at this school perform on state-required tests.
Parent Tip
Even high-performing schools can have disparities between student groups. Understand what on-track learning looks like for your child and how you can help at home.

ACADEMICS

Courses & Programs

The list below is a sample of available courses at this school.

ACADEMICS

Race/Ethnicity


ACADEMICS

Low-Income Students


ACADEMICS

Students With Disabilities


STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.

STUDENT LIFE

Teachers & Staff

What makes a great teacher? The truth may surprise you.
Parent Tip
³󲹳’s the most important thing to look for in the staff at a school?

STUDENT LIFE

About the School


3.5
24 Reviews
5 stars  
4 stars  
3 stars  
2 stars  
1 star  

Neighborhood

5200 Yorktown Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22207
School leader: Mr Kevin Clark
Map of Yorktown High School address. Map of Yorktown High School address. Map of Yorktown High School address.

Nearby Schools

  • NA
    Rock Spring Pre-School
    0.36 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Rivendell School
    0.55 miles
    Private; K-8
  • 8 /10
    Discovery Elementary School
    0.55 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • NA
    Little Ambassadors' Academy
    0.56 miles
    Private; PK
  • 8 /10
    Williamsburg Middle School
    0.61 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 8 /10
    Nottingham Elementary School
    0.61 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • NA
    Children's House Montessori School
    0.75 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Chesterbrook Montessori School
    0.8 miles
    Private; PK-K
  • NA
    Langston High School Continuation Program
    0.86 miles
    Public district; Ungraded
  • 10 /10
    DC Bilingual PCS
    8.03 miles
    Public charter; PK, K-5
  • 10 /10
    Smothers Elementary School
    10.86 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 10 /10
    Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
    5.99 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 10 /10
    Bethesda Elementary School
    6.19 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 10 /10
    Farmland Elementary School
    9.99 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 10 /10
    Seven Locks Elementary School
    7.69 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 10 /10
    Thomas S. Wootton High School
    12.27 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
    Travilah Elementary School
    13.73 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 10 /10
    Westland Middle School
    4.34 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 10 /10
    Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology
    6.04 miles
    Public district; 9-12