Yorktown High School (New York) Explained

Yorktown High School
Fundingtype:Public
Schooltype:high school
Address:2727 Crompond Road
City:Yorktown Heights
State:New York
Zipcode:10598
Country:United States
Coordinates:41.295°N -73.803°W
District:Yorktown Central School District
Principal:Joseph DeGennaro
Grades:912
Enrollment:1,118 (2021–22)
Teaching Staff:92.52 (FTE) (2021–22)
Ratio:12.08 (2021–22)
Mascot:Huskers

Yorktown High School is a public high school in Yorktown Heights, New York that serves students in grades 9–12. The school offers academic electives, sports, and student news and literary publications. The school is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. As of Sept. 2018, the superintendent is Dr. Ron Hattar.[1] The principal is Joseph DeGennaro and he has been at the post since the fall of 2008.

History

The school received local and national media attention after its principal was abruptly fired in February 2008. All of the students walked out to protest the firing and many parents expressed concerns. Despite the opposition, the firing was upheld.[2]

Notable alumni

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.yorktowncsd.org/yhs/guidance/docs/0708_profile.pdf
  2. News: Principal's Fast Ouster a Mystery. Joseph. Berger. The New York Times . 6 April 2008. NYTimes.com.
  3. Web site: Jeff Modesitt . . January 12, 2019.
  4. Web site: Trump Social Media Guy from Westchester . Yonkers Times. 5 April 2019 .
  5. Web site: Russ Swan . . January 12, 2019.