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Central York High School vs. Dallastown Area Sr. High School

Should you attend Central York High School or Dallastown Area Sr. High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Central York High School
601 Mundis Mill Rd
York, PA 17406
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Dallastown Area Sr. High School
700 New School Ln
Dallastown, PA 17313
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Central York High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Dallastown Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,800 students in grades 9-12, Central York High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,012 students in grades 9-12, Dallastown Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,800 students
2,012 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central York High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dallastown Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central York High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dallastown Area Sr. High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
118 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central York High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dallastown Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central York High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Central York School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dallastown Area Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dallastown Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#491 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
#217 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central York High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dallastown Area Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 5% in PA)
78%
(Top 10% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central York High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dallastown Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dallastown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
64%
(Top 50% in PA)
76%
(Top 20% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central York High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dallastown Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dallastown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
61%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
71%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central York High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dallastown Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dallastown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
94%
(Top 30% in PA)
96%
(Top 10% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central York High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dallastown Area Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dallastown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central York High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dallastown Area Sr. High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
454
478
Grade 10 Students
471
529
Grade 11 Students
432
549
Grade 12 Students
443
456

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central York High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Central York School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dallastown Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dallastown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central York High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Central York School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dallastown Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dallastown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central York High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Central York School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dallastown Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dallastown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
62%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central York High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Central York School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dallastown Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dallastown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central York High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Central York School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dallastown Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dallastown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central York High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dallastown Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dallastown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central York High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dallastown Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dallastown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central York High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dallastown Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dallastown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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