Yorktown High School (New York)

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Yorktown High School
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Yorktown High School (New York)
2727 Crompond Road

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10598

United States
Coordinates 41°17′42″N73°48′11″W / 41.295°N 73.803°W / 41.295; -73.803 Coordinates: 41°17′42″N73°48′11″W / 41.295°N 73.803°W / 41.295; -73.803
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School type Public, high school
School district Yorktown Central School District
PrincipalJoseph DeGennaro
Teaching staff92.52 (FTE) (2021–22) [1]
Grades 912
Enrollment1,118 (2021–22) [1]
Student to teacher ratio12.08 (2021–22) [1]
MascotHuskers
Website www.yorktown.org

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. [2] The principal is Joseph DeGennaro and he has been at the post since the fall of 2008.

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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. [3]

Notable alumni

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