West York Area High School vs. York Suburban Sr. High School
Should you attend West York Area High School or York Suburban Sr. High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
York Suburban Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 869 students in grades 9-12, West York Area High School ranks in the top 20% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 873 students in grades 9-12, York Suburban Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
869 students
873 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#459 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#449 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
211
242
Grade 10 Students
226
226
Grade 11 Students
207
202
Grade 12 Students
225
203
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
20%
13%
% Black
13%
9%
% White
54%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%