Yorktown High School (New York)

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.

Yorktown High School
Address
2727 Crompond Road Yorktown Heights , New York 10598 United States
Coordinates	41°17′42″N 73°48′11″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.org

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

• Roy Colsey, professional lacrosse player
• Susan Faludi, American feminist, journalist, and author
• Charlie Gasparino, American financial journalist
• Andrew Kavovit, Class of 1989, actor (As the World Turns)
• Jeff Modesitt, former NFL player^[4]
• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, US Representative
• Mandy Rose, professional wrestler for WWE
• Dan Scavino, American political advisor^[5]
• Russ Swan, former NFL player^[6]