Alvin C. York Institute, Public high school in Jamestown, Tennessee, US.
The Alvin C. York Institute includes a 400-acre campus with wildlife management areas, agricultural facilities, and educational buildings for secondary education programs.
World War I veteran Alvin York established this private agricultural school in 1926, which later transferred to Tennessee state operation in 1937.
The institute maintains educational traditions through vocational training programs in agriculture, technology, and nursing while serving grades 9 through 12.
Students can participate in dual enrollment programs with local colleges, earning university credits during their regular high school education.
This institute stands as the single comprehensive secondary school in the United States that receives direct funding and management from a state government.
Location: Jamestown
Inception: 1926
Founders: Alvin York
Website: http://www2.york.k12.tn.us
GPS coordinates: 36.44440,-84.93690
Latest update: March 12, 2025 17:17
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