For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 8,391 students in York, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in York, PA are York Suburban Sr. High School, Central York High School and West York Area 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 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), 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 ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in York, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
York Suburban Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1800 Hollywood Dr
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1270
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1270
Gr: 9-12 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Central York High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Mundis Mill Rd
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
Gr: 9-12 | 1,756 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
West York Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Bannister St
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-6634
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-6634
Gr: 9-12 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
York Academy Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32 West North Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 801-3900
York, PA 17401
(717) 801-3900
Gr: K-12 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
York County School Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2179 South Queen Street
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-0820
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-0820
Gr: 9-12 | 1,615 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,681 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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
Gr: 12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Pennwood Cyber Charter School
Charter School
2951 Whiteford Road
York, PA 17402
(272) 236-9694
York, PA 17402
(272) 236-9694
Gr: K-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
3400 Concord Dr
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
Gr: 4-12
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, Central York High School and West York Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in York?
9 public high schools are located in York.
What is the racial composition of students in York?
York public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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, William Penn Sr. High School vs. West York Area High School, West York Area High School vs. York Suburban Sr. High School
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