Top Rankings
West York Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,702 students in West York Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in West York Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,702 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
203 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
West York Area SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#430 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
55%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.57
# American Indian Students
18 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
65 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
544 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
14%
# Black Students
272 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
10%
14%
# White Students
1,532 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
57%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
268 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
176
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
189
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
207
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
193
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
209
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
206
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
209
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
235
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
224
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
214
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
204
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
223
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
213
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,340 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,796 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,340
$23,665
Spending / Student
$23,796
$23,089
Best West York Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West York Area High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Bannister St
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-6634
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-6634
Grades: 9-12
| 856 students
Rank: #22.
Lincolnway Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2625 West Philadelphia St
York, PA 17404
(717) 792-3902
York, PA 17404
(717) 792-3902
Grades: 2-3
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
Trimmer Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Brenda Rd
York, PA 17408
(717) 764-6586
York, PA 17408
(717) 764-6586
Grades: 2-5
| 415 students
Rank: #44.
West York Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Bannister St
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-1671
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-1671
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
Rank: n/an/a
2065 High St
York, PA 17408
(717) 764-6869
York, PA 17408
(717) 764-6869
Grades: PK-1
| 365 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West York Area SD School District?
West York Area SD School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,702 students.
What is the rank of West York Area SD School District?
West York Area SD School District is ranked #442 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West York Area SD School District?
57% of West York Area SD School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West York Area SD School District?
West York Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is West York Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,796 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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