For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 7,739 students in York, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in York, PA are York Suburban Sr. High School, Central York High School and York Co School Of Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in York have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
York, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is York Co School Of Technology, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in York, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
York Suburban Sr. High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1800 Hollywood Dr
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1270
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1270
Grades: 9-12
| 885 students
Rank: #22.
Central York High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Mundis Mill Rd
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
Grades: 9-12
| 1,797 students
Rank: #33.
York Co School Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2179 South Queen Street
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-0820
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-0820
Grades: 9-12
| 1,659 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
York Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32 West North Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 801-3900
York, PA 17401
(717) 801-3900
Grades: K-11
| 927 students
Rank: #66.
William Penn Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 W College Ave
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1218
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1218
Grades: 9-12
| 1,548 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crispus Attucks Charter School
Charter School
605 S Duke Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 848-3610
York, PA 17401
(717) 848-3610
Grades: 12
| 67 students
York, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 Texas Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
Grades: 5-8
| 642 students
Helen Thackston Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
625 East Philadelphia St.
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-6160
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-6160
Grades: 5-12
| 497 students
Lindbergh Education Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
329 South Lindbergh Ave
York, PA 17401
(717) 849-1388
York, PA 17401
(717) 849-1388
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
1381 W Poplar St
York, PA 17404
(717) 843-6631
York, PA 17404
(717) 843-6631
Grades: K-1
| 257 students
New Hope Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
459 W. King St.
York, PA 17401
(717) 845-4046
York, PA 17401
(717) 845-4046
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
300 East 7th Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-4863
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-4863
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in York, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in York, PA include York Suburban Sr. High School, Central York High School and York Co School Of Technology.
How many public high schools are located in York, PA?
7 public high schools are located in York, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in York, PA?
York, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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