Yorktown High School (New York)
| Yorktown High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
2727 Crompond Road , 10598 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°17′42″N 73°48′11″W / 41.295°N 73.803°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, high school |
| School district | Yorktown Central School District |
| Principal | Joseph DeGennaro |
| Teaching staff | 92.52 (FTE) (2021–22)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,118 (2021–22)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.08 (2021–22)[1] |
| Mascot | Huskers |
| Website | www |
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. It is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. As of 2018, the superintendent is Ron Hattar.[2] Since 2008, the principal has been Joseph DeGennaro.
History
The school received local and national media attention after its principal, John F. Sullivan, was abruptly fired in February 2008. The reasons Superintendent Ralph Napolitano gave for Sullivan's dismissal seemed inadequate to many; students walked out in protest and many parents expressed concern. Despite the opposition, the firing was upheld.[3]
Notable alumni
- Roy Colsey, professional lacrosse player
- Susan Faludi, feminist, journalist, and author
- Charlie Gasparino, financial journalist
- Andrew Kavovit, actor (As the World Turns)
- Jeff Modesitt, NFL player[4]
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, U.S. representative[5]
- Mandy Rose, WWE wrestler
- Dan Scavino, political advisor[6]
- Russ Swan, NFL player[7]
References
- ^ a b c "Search for Public Schools - YORKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL (363198004284)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ [1]
- ^ Berger, Joseph (April 6, 2008). "Principal's Fast Ouster a Mystery". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "Jeff Modesitt". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ Keane, Isabel (June 28, 2018). "Bronx political star Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez commuted to Yorktown for high school". lohud.com. Archived from the original on December 1, 2018. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
- ^ "Trump Social Media Guy from Westchester". Yonkers Times. April 5, 2019.
- ^ "Russ Swan". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 12, 2019.