Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School serves 1,420 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School's student population of 1,420 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
26%
37%
Black
19%
21%
White
44%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School often compared to?
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How many students attend Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School?
1,420 students attend Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School?
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School offer ?
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School part of?
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School is part of Hillsborough School District.
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