Serving 492 students in grades 9-12, York High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
York High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
York High School's student population of 492 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
492 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
York High School ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of York High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#289 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
17%
22%

Black
3%
7%

White
78%
62%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
38%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is York High School's ranking?
York High School is ranked #289 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are York High School often compared to?
York High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellevue West Sr High School, South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of York High School?
The graduation rate of York High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend York High School?
492 students attend York High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of York High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of York High School?
York High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does York High School offer ?
York High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is York High School part of?
York High School is part of York School District.
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