Yorktown High School (New York)

Yorktown High School
Address
2727 Crompond Road
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
USA
Coordinates 41°17′42″N 73°48′11″W / 41.295°N 73.803°W / 41.295; -73.803
Information
School district Yorktown Central School District
Principal Joseph DeGennaro
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 1,224 (2014-15)[1]
Mascot Corn Husker
Website http://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.

History

Yorktown High School has a history of successful lacrosse teams.

Controversy

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

References

  1. ↑ "YORKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  2. ↑ Archived August 30, 2008, at the Wayback Machine.
  3. ↑ Berger, Joseph (6 April 2008). "Principal's Fast Ouster a Mystery" – via NYTimes.com.
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