Top Rankings
York City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,045 students in York City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in York City School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% 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
9 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
6,045 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
430 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
York City 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 60% has decreased from 63% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#632 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
57%
Graduation Rate
60%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,968 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
14%
# Black Students
2,264 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
38%
14%
# White Students
468 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
8%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
329 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
188
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
438
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
470
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
463
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
522
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
473
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
480
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
486
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
454
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
535
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
541
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
367
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
297
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
331
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,227 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,409 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$159 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$142 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,227
$23,649
Spending / Student
$23,409
$23,073
Best York City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Texas Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
Grades: 3-8
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Mckinley School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Manor St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1312
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1312
Grades: PK-8
| 628 students
Rank: #33.
Goode School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 N Broad St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1314
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1314
Grades: PK-8
| 628 students
Rank: #44.
Devers School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Chanceford Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1210
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1210
Grades: PK-8
| 695 students
Rank: #55.
Davis School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Ogontz St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1246
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1246
Grades: PK-8
| 516 students
Rank: #66.
Jackson School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
177 E Jackson St
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1223
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1223
Grades: PK-8
| 485 students
Rank: #77.
Ferguson School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 N Newberry St
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1344
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1344
Grades: PK-8
| 640 students
Rank: #88.
William Penn Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 W College Ave
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1218
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1218
Grades: 9-12
| 1,534 students
Rank: #99.
Hannah Penn
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 E Boundary Ave
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1256
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1256
Grades: PK-8
| 679 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to York City School District?
York City School District manages 9 public schools serving 6,045 students.
What is the rank of York City School District?
York City School District is ranked #637 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in York City School District?
49% of York City School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of York City School District?
York City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is York City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,409 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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