Top Rankings
West York Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,757 students in West York Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in West York Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,757 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
202 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
West York Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#453 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
57%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
68 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
603 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
14%
# Black Students
287 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
10%
14%
# White Students
1,511 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
55%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
282 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
214
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
179
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
195
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
210
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
194
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
221
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
216
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
214
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
245
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
211
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
226
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
207
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
225
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,875 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,321 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,875
$23,649
Spending / Student
$23,321
$23,073
Best West York Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West York Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Bannister St
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-6634
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-6634
Grades: 9-12
| 869 students
Rank: #22.
Trimmer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Brenda Rd
York, PA 17408
(717) 764-6586
York, PA 17408
(717) 764-6586
Grades: 2-5
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Lincolnway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2625 West Philadelphia St
York, PA 17404
(717) 792-3902
York, PA 17404
(717) 792-3902
Grades: 2-3
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
West York Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Bannister St
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-1671
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-1671
Grades: 6-8
| 675 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wallace Elementary School
Magnet School
2065 High St
York, PA 17408
(717) 764-6869
York, PA 17408
(717) 764-6869
Grades: PK-1
| 393 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West York Area School District?
West York Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,757 students.
What is the rank of West York Area School District?
West York Area School District is ranked #441 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West York Area School District?
55% of West York Area School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West York Area School District?
West York Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is West York Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,321 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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