West York Area High School vs. York Suburban Sr. High School
Should I attend West York Area High School or York Suburban Sr. High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West York Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
York Suburban Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 856 students in grades 9-12, West York Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 885 students in grades 9-12, York Suburban Sr. High School ranks in the top 5% 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 85% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
856 students
885 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1326 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#43 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
85%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
82%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
1
-
Grade 8 Students
1
-
Grade 9 Students
214
222
Grade 10 Students
204
226
Grade 11 Students
223
229
Grade 12 Students
213
208
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
17%
12%
% Black
12%
8%
% White
58%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
