For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 7,836 students in York, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in York, PA are York Suburban Sr. High School, West York Area High School and Central York High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in York have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
York, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is York County School Of Technology, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in York, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
York Suburban Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Hollywood Dr
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1270
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1270
Grades: 9-12
| 863 students
Rank: #22.
West York Area High 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
| 860 students
Rank: #33.
Central York High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Mundis Mill Rd
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
Grades: 9-12
| 1,800 students
Rank: #44.
York County School Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2179 South Queen Street
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-0820
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-0820
Grades: 9-12
| 1,621 students
Rank: #55.
York Academy Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32 West North Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 801-3900
York, PA 17401
(717) 801-3900
Grades: K-12
| 1,009 students
Rank: #66.
William Penn Sr. High 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
| 1,611 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crispus Attucks Charter School
Charter School
605 S Duke Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 848-3610
York, PA 17401
(717) 848-3610
Grades: 12
| 72 students
York, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 Texas Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
Grades: 5-8
| 642 students
Helen Thackston Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
625 East Philadelphia St.
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-6160
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-6160
Grades: 5-12
| 497 students
Lindbergh Education Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
329 South Lindbergh Ave
York, PA 17401
(717) 849-1388
York, PA 17401
(717) 849-1388
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
1381 W Poplar St
York, PA 17404
(717) 843-6631
York, PA 17404
(717) 843-6631
Grades: K-1
| 257 students
New Hope Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
459 W. King St.
York, PA 17401
(717) 845-4046
York, PA 17401
(717) 845-4046
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
300 East 7th Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-4863
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-4863
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in York, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in York, PA include York Suburban Sr. High School, West York Area High School and Central York High School.
How many public high schools are located in York?
7 public high schools are located in York.
What is the racial composition of students in York?
York public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in York are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in York include: York Suburban Sr. High School vs. Central York High School, West York Area High School vs. York Suburban Sr. High School, William Penn Sr. High School vs. West York Area High School
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