York Comm High School

355 W Saint Charles Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 2,776 students in grades 9-12, York Comm High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,776 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in IL)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

York Comm High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

York Comm High School's student population of 2,776 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 175 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,776 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
175 teachers
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School Rankings

York Comm High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of York Comm High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#184 out of 3663 schools
(Top 10%)
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54%
28%
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53%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
19%
27%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
69%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
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(17-18)
95%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is York Comm High School's ranking?
York Comm High School is ranked #184 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of York Comm High School?
The graduation rate of York Comm High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend York Comm High School?
2,776 students attend York Comm High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of York Comm High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of York Comm High School?
York Comm High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does York Comm High School offer ?
York Comm High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is York Comm High School part of?
York Comm High School is part of Elmhurst SD 205 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,776 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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