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York River Academy

Charter | 9-12 | 69 students

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Posted March 14, 2008

This a Great School. My Son has learned a lot. We are going to miss this school when we Move to Co. They do wear Uniforms. And Class sizes are small. Great Learning envirment. Great Teachers. They make you feel like family. Especially Mrs. Collier the Math teacher. But all teachers are great and they care about you.
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Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
90%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Biology

The state average for Biology was 92% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 90% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
88%
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2012.

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
n/a
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 93% in 2012.

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
n/a
Virginia and United States History

The state average for Virginia and United States History was 85% in 2012.

13 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
n/a
World Geography

The state average for World Geography was 85% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
World History I

The state average for World History I was 84% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
81%
World History II

The state average for World History II was 85% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
77%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students55%
Male students56%
White students58%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students without disabilities61%
Proficient in English55%
Not migrant55%

Algebra II

All Studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Biology

All Students94%
Male students92%
White students93%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities100%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

Earth Science

All Students100%
Female studentsn/a
Male students100%
White students100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities100%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%

English: Reading

All Students100%
Female studentsn/a
Male students100%
White students100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%

English: Writing

All Students100%
Male students100%
White students100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%

Geometry

All Students54%
Male students47%
White students52%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities69%
Proficient in English54%
Not migrant54%

Virginia and United States History

All Students77%
Female studentsn/a
Male students73%
White students73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant77%

World Geography

All Studentsn/a
Female studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

World History I

All Students100%
Male students100%
White students100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students without disabilities100%
Proficient in English100%
Not migrant100%

World History II

All Students83%
Male students92%
White students87%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students without disabilities82%
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 73% 57%
Hispanic 10% 9%
Black 8% 26%
American Indian/Alaska Native 6% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 10%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 7N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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9300 Geo. Washington Mem. Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692
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Phone: (757) 898-0516

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