Serving 1,807 students in grades 9-12, Central York High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,807 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Central York High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
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Central York High School's student population of 1,807 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,807 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
Students by Grade
Central York High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central York High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#491 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
10%
14%
White
61%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Central York High School is ranked #491 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Central York High School often compared to?
Central York High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dallastown Area Sr. High School, York Suburban Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central York High School?
The graduation rate of Central York High School is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Central York High School?
1,807 students attend Central York High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Central York High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central York High School?
Central York High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central York High School offer ?
Central York High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central York High School part of?
Central York High School is part of Central York School District.
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