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).
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">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:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">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.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 5 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,757 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50% in PA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
