York Region DSB

York Region DSB

@YRDSB

Official Twitter account for the York Region District School Board. Read our Twitter protocol here: https://t.co/KSgSn6FiG2

York Region https://www2.yrdsb.ca/ Joined 2012-05-28 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

116,455

Followers

1,047

Following

19,535

Tweets

20.4

Avg Engagement

402

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @YRDSB's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2012-05-28
  • Verification:No
  • Location:York Region

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,195
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:10.0
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:10.4
  • Followers Analyzed:9,998

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,195 tweets

On average, tweets receive around 500 likes and 170 retweets, indicating moderate to high engagement. The account's content is well-received and shared by its followers, reflecting its relevance and importance.

10.0

Avg Likes/Tweet

10.4

Avg Retweets/Tweet

31,807

Total Likes

33,324

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

2

Median Likes

4

Median Retweets

19

75th Percentile

2,825

Top Tweet

0.18

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Curator

Amplifies others content frequently

47.0%

Original

6.4%

Replies

43.7%

Retweets

2.8%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.6%

With Media

92.9%

With Links

50.9%

With #Tags

56.4%

With @Mentions

10.4%

With Emojis

234

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.14

Reply/Original Ratio

0.07

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

98.2%

Weekday Posts

1.8%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#yrdsb (337) #blackexcellence (78) #tuneinyrdsb (65) #yorkregion (56) #covid19 (48) #inspireprideyrdsb (40) #onesmallthing (39) #blackhistorymonth (36) #bhmyrdsb (35) #beyondbhmyrdsb (34)

Most Mentioned

@yrdsb (580) @yorkregiongovt (157) @yrdsbinclusion (118) @yrdsb_ss (111) @ycdsb (97) @mh_yrdsb (87) @swanlakeoe (53) @afpsyr (46) @ahsennase (42) @naccanewmarket (39)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,195 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,502 (47%)
Replies 206 (6%)
Retweets 1,396 (44%)
Quote Tweets 91 (3%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 1,396 retweets (44% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,195 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 9,998 followers

The primary audience includes parents, students, and educators within the York Region District School Board's jurisdiction. The account also reaches broader communities through its public announcements and social issue statements.

Below Average

Audience Quality

36.9%

Suspicion Index

59.3%

Low-Quality %

1

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

66.9%

Empty Bio

63.0%

<10 Tweets

2.0%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

65.6%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

93.3%

No URL

51.8%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

1,374,851

Total Potential Reach

1

Median Follower Reach

12

75th Percentile Reach

1.4%

>1K followers

0.2%

>10K followers

0.0%

>50K followers

0.0%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

20.1%

Creators

2,007 accounts

16.9%

Consumers

1,690 accounts

63.0%

Dormant

6,301 accounts

27

Verified Followers

0.27% of total

2.9%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.04

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Toronto, Ontario (585) Canada (198) Toronto (153) Markham, Ontario (106) Ontario, Canada (103) Vaughan, Ontario (90) Richmond Hill, Ontario (71) Newmarket, Ontario (47) Toronto, Canada (45) Toronto, ON (25)

27

Verified Followers

0.27% of total

1,080

Protected Accounts

10.8% of total

4 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@itsmeeshashafi 178,909 Entertainer Singer, actor, feminist
@jamesvgingerich 124,948 Automation Expert RPA, Digital Transformation, InsurTech
@GoodpodsHQ 95,782 Podcast App Podcasts, Friends, Influencers
@Taryn_Maria 53,059 Model Fashion, Modeling, Acting
@ONT_Dad 34,932 - -
@CMHAOntario 29,178 - -
@SmartCherrysTho 25,999 - -
@AllysonApsey 24,850 - -
@Not_OkayBears 20,718 - -
@mrspriyamrs 19,534 - -

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

teacher (145) love (135) life (117) mom (97) school (87) sheher (80) toronto (71) music (63) learning (61) education (61)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#wethenorth (13) #nextlevel (6) #leafsforever (6) #onted (5) #nft (5) #equity (4) #crypto (4) #bitcoin (4) #1 (4) #edtech (3)

3,310

Followers With Bio

6,690

Followers Without Bio

33.1%

% With Bio

66.9%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,195 analyzed

7,345

Combined Engagement

2,812

Total Likes

4,533

Total Retweets

1,469

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

40%

With Hashtags

40%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Education Community Engagement Weather And Safety Social Issues School Operations
York Region DSB
@YRDSB

RT @GGCanada: We offer our deepest condolences to the @RoyalFamily on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Canadians across the country will mourn the loss of The Queen. Let us take a moment to honour Her Majesty’s memory in each of our own ways. https://t.co/DzTMuYzQg

2022-09-08
Retweets: 2,825 Likes: 0 Engagement: 2,825
York Region DSB
@YRDSB

This weekend, we witnessed swastikas, the confederate flag &amp; other symbols of hate in our nation’s capital. We condemn these actions &amp; remain strong in our resolve to oppose all forms of hate, promote human rights &amp; create environments that are safe, equitable and i

2022-01-31
Retweets: 199 Likes: 1,398 Engagement: 1,597
York Region DSB
@YRDSB

Due to today’s significant snowfall amount and continuing conditions of roads, sidewalks and school parking lots, schools and board locations will be closed to students on January 18, 2022. Students will learn remotely. PARENTS DO NOT send your child to school Jan 18.

2022-01-18
Retweets: 327 Likes: 1,005 Engagement: 1,332
York Region DSB
@YRDSB

RT @UN_Women: Educate a girl, change the world. 📕✏️👩‍🏫 This #LiteracyDay, join @Malala in advocating for the right to education! https://t.co/CuUgwhFMVS

2021-09-08
Retweets: 953 Likes: 0 Engagement: 953
York Region DSB
@YRDSB

Due to inclement weather, transportation services are cancelled and all schools and board locations are closed to students today, January 17, 2022. PARENTS Do NOT send your child to school today. More info: https://t.co/ImLtefwInU #OnStorm

2022-01-17
Retweets: 229 Likes: 409 Engagement: 638

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently addresses weather-related school closures, which is a critical aspect of its communication. It also engages with social and political issues, such as hate symbols, showing a broader community responsibility. The use of verified links and clear messaging highlights its official and informative nature.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 116,455
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @YRDSB reveals an growing Twitter presence with 116,455 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 20.4 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025