Central York High School is a large, suburban, public high school in Springettsbury Township, York County, Pennsylvania. Located at 601 Mundis Mill Road, it is the sole high school operated by the Central York School District.
Serving 1,756 students in grades 9-12, Central York High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,756 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Central York High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in York, PA, encompassing approximately 29.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.5 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 5.3 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central York High School's student population of 1,756 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,756 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Pursuing Excellence: All Panthers. Every Day. In All Ways.
School Rankings
Central York High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central York High School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1409 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central York High School's ranking?
Central York High School is ranked #1409 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Central York High School often compared to?
Central York High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dallastown Area Sr. High School, York Suburban Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central York High School?
The graduation rate of Central York High School is 93%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Central York High School?
1,756 students attend Central York High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Central York High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central York High School?
Central York High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central York High School offer ?
Central York High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Central York High School part of?
Central York High School is part of Central York School District.
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