About the School
Yorktown High School, located in Arlington, Virginia, is a public high school serving grades 9-12 within Arlington County Public Schools. The school has an enrollment of approximately 2,217 to 2,494 students from a diverse community, where over 104 languages are spoken. Yorktown is fully accredited by the Virginia Department of Education and has received the State Board of Education Distinguished Achievement Award in 2018. The school emphasizes equity and social-emotional learning, achieving high performance metrics, including a 96% reading proficiency and a 94% graduation rate. The curriculum at Yorktown includes a variety of courses, such as Advanced Placement classes in subjects like Psychology, US History, and Statistics. The school also offers programs for students with disabilities and English learners, as well as a Gifted & Talented program. With around 80 clubs and 21 interscholastic sports, Yorktown promotes a vibrant student life. The school is recognized for its supportive