Is Central York High School a good school?

Central York High School ranks 192 nd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Central York High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,807 students attended Central York High School.

What is the racial makeup of Central York High School?

Students at Central York High School are 61% White, 13% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 10% African American, 5% Asian.

What schools feed into Central York High School?

Central York High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hayshire Elementary School Elementary : Roundtown Elementary School Elementary : Stony Brook Elementary School Middle : Central York Middle School Middle : North Hills Elementary School Middle : Sinking Springs Elementary School

Central York High School

Summary:

Central York High School is a public high school located in York, Pennsylvania, serving 1,807 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Central York School District and has a diverse student population, with 61.32% White, 9.52% African American, 13.23% Hispanic, and 5.42% Asian students.

Central York High School consistently performs well academically, with higher proficiency rates on Keystone Exams compared to the state average in subjects like Biology (64.1% vs. 50.7%) and Literature (75.8% vs. 65.3%) for the 2022-2023 school year. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 93.2% to 95.3% over the past five years, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Red Lion Area Senior High School (85.8%) and Eastern York High School (84.5%). Additionally, Central York High School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, which can contribute to a more inclusive and enriching educational experience.

While Central York High School performs well overall, there are some disparities in the performance of different student subgroups. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's Asian and African American students ranked 64th and 69th, respectively, out of Pennsylvania high schools, while Hispanic students ranked 110th. This suggests the need to further support and address the needs of these subgroups to ensure equitable outcomes. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 28.18% in 2020-2021 to 40.4% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing need to address socioeconomic challenges and ensure that all students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public 9-12

601 Mundis Mill Rd
York, PA 17406

(717) 846-6789

District: Central York School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
192^nd of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,737

Feeder schools for Central York High School:

Elementary:	Hayshire Elementary School
	Roundtown Elementary School
	Stony Brook Elementary School
Middle:	Central York Middle School
	North Hills Elementary School
	Sinking Springs Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 1,807

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.3%

Hispanic:

13.2%

Two or more races:

10.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central York High School ranks better than 71.5% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.91. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central York High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.3%), Hispanic (13.2%), two or more races (10.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central York High School is 15.8. (See more...)

Compare Central York High School employs 114 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central York High School is $15,737.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central York High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central York High School 192^nd of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Central York High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Central York High School

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Rank History for all students at Central York High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	83.52	81^st	583	86.1%
2004	84.77	69^th	590	88.3%
2005	65.99	214^th	593	63.9%
2006	70.07	183^rd	604	69.7%
2007	73.69	138^th	615	77.6%
2008	69.70	174^th	621	72.0%
2009	57.40	305^th	632	51.7%
2010	77.54	111^th	649	82.9%
2011	76.16	118^th	660	82.1%
2012	73.16	165^th	664	75.2%
2013	86.00	38^th	591	93.6%
2014	66.72	197^th	580	66.0%
2015	64.69	287^th	680	57.8%
2016	75.00	173^rd	677	74.4%
2017	76.16	157^th	663	76.3%
2018	75.52	173^rd	673	74.3%
2019	61.00	336^th	693	51.5%
2021	47.05	360^th	537	33.0%
2022	75.31	163^rd	634	74.3%
2023	71.91	192^nd	674	71.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central York High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.83	30^th	129	76.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central York High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.96	270^th	652	58.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Central York High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.60	261^st	502	48.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Central York High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.40	64^th	112	42.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Central York High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.11	69^th	260	73.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central York High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.42	110^th	252	56.3%

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Rank History for White students at Central York High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.11	154^th	577	73.3%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central York High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	957	15	18	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	996
1989	910	12	14	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	941
1990	829	11	16	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	862
1991	836	8	11	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	859
1992	828	16	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	857
1993	844	15	12	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	878
1994	874	19	19	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	922
1995	925	44	30	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	1010
1996	925	44	30	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	1010
1997	954	43	33	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	1042
1998	1056	16	12	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	1095
1999	1021	41	26	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	1112
2000	1045	35	27	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	1127
2001	1037	55	43	31	2	n/a	n/a	0	1168
2002	1125	80	48	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	1287
2003	1125	80	48	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	1287
2004	1151	94	72	62	0	n/a	n/a	0	1379
2005	1209	104	70	77	6	n/a	n/a	0	1466
2006	1266	121	69	90	1	n/a	n/a	0	1547
2007	1302	162	63	83	3	n/a	n/a	0	1613
2008	1253	170	64	74	3	n/a	n/a	64	1628
2009	1282	170	66	84	5	n/a	n/a	66	1673
2010	1267	177	64	77	5	n/a	n/a	77	1667
2011	1289	161	70	84	5	0	78	0	1687
2012	1303	166	66	85	4	1	77	0	1702
2013	1337	173	68	88	2	1	70	0	1739
2014	1282	186	73	108	2	1	60	0	1712
2015	1273	191	78	146	1	0	65	0	1754
2016	1298	192	77	159	3	0	79	0	1808
2017	1298	182	71	179	4	0	98	0	1832
2018	1313	183	66	184	2	0	117	0	1865
2019	1301	167	68	184	4	1	134	0	1859
2020	1242	157	68	187	4	1	150	0	1809
2021	1205	152	70	212	2	1	157	0	1799
2022	1159	161	77	224	2	1	173	0	1797
2023	1108	172	98	239	0	0	190	0	1807

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central York High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	996	60.7	16.4	n/a
1989	941	60.3	15.6	n/a
1990	862	57.3	15.0	0
1991	859	54.6	15.7	n/a
1992	857	53.2	16.1	n/a
1993	878	49.3	17.8	n/a
1994	922	51.0	18.1	n/a
1995	1010	55.1	18.3	n/a
1996	1010	55.1	18.3	n/a
1997	1042	59.3	17.6	n/a
1998	1095	62.4	17.5	n/a
1999	1112	65.7	16.9	n/a
2000	1127	66.6	16.9	9.8
2001	1168	72.9	16.0	9.3
2002	1287	81.4	15.8	12.2
2003	1287	81.4	15.8	12.2
2004	1379	88.9	15.5	9.4
2005	1466	92.0	15.9	10.7
2006	1547	98.8	15.7	16.1
2007	1613	100.0	16.1	17.6
2008	1628	194.5	8.4	18
2009	1673	112.1	14.9	19
2010	1667	106.0	15.7	19.4
2011	1687	118.0	14.2	18.1
2012	1702	107.0	15.9	19.8
2013	1739	108.0	16.1	24
2014	1712	107.3	15.9	23.2
2015	1754	107.0	16.3	29
2016	1808	104.0	17.3	28.7
2017	1832	111.8	16.3	28.1
2018	1865	114.1	16.3	31.3
2019	1859	119.3	15.5	28.9
2020	1809	109.8	16.4	30.1
2021	1799	112.3	16.0	28.2
2022	1797	112.9	15.9	30.9
2023	1807	114.0	15.8	40.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central York High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	996	60.7	16.4	n/a
1989	941	60.3	15.6	n/a
1990	862	57.3	15.0	0
1991	859	54.6	15.7	n/a
1992	857	53.2	16.1	n/a
1993	878	49.3	17.8	n/a
1994	922	51.0	18.1	n/a
1995	1010	55.1	18.3	n/a
1996	1010	55.1	18.3	n/a
1997	1042	59.3	17.6	n/a
1998	1095	62.4	17.5	n/a
1999	1112	65.7	16.9	n/a
2000	1127	66.6	16.9	9.8
2001	1168	72.9	16.0	9.3
2002	1287	81.4	15.8	12.2
2003	1287	81.4	15.8	12.2
2004	1379	88.9	15.5	9.4
2005	1466	92.0	15.9	10.7
2006	1547	98.8	15.7	16.1
2007	1613	100.0	16.1	17.6
2008	1628	194.5	8.4	18
2009	1673	112.1	14.9	19
2010	1667	106.0	15.7	19.4
2011	1687	118.0	14.2	18.1
2012	1702	107.0	15.9	19.8
2013	1739	108.0	16.1	24
2014	1712	107.3	15.9	23.2
2015	1754	107.0	16.3	29
2016	1808	104.0	17.3	28.7
2017	1832	111.8	16.3	28.1
2018	1865	114.1	16.3	31.3
2019	1859	119.3	15.5	28.9
2020	1809	109.8	16.4	30.1
2021	1799	112.3	16.0	28.2
2022	1797	112.9	15.9	30.9
2023	1807	114.0	15.8	40.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central York High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$13,355 (100.0%)	$13,355
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$12,950 (100.0%)	$12,950
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$14,466 (100.0%)	$14,466
2022	$265 (1.7%)	$15,472 (98.3%)	$15,737

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central York High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 336^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 192^nd of 674 High schools	20%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Central York High School)	67.6	31.6	36%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Central York High School)	62.8	64.1	1.3%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Central York High School)	73.4	75.8	2.4%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1859	1807	2.8%
African American	167	172	3%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	68	98	44.1%
Hispanic	184	239	29.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	1301	1108	14.8%
Two or More Races	134	190	41.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.9%	40.4%	11.5%

Schools Near Central York High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central York High School	Public	9-12	601 Mundis Mill Rd	York	17406	York County	Central York School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 846-6789	1,807	114	15.8	40.4%	1,108 (61.3%)	172 (9.5%)	239 (13.2%)	98 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	190 (10.5%)	71.9	192^nd of 674 public high schools	71.5%		75.3	163^rd of 634 public high schools	74.3%	29	31.6	64.1	75.8	$15,737	$265	$15,472
Northeastern Senior High School	Public	9-12	300 High St	Manchester	17345	York County	Northeastern York School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 266-3644	1,175	73	16.0	40.6%	844 (71.8%)	109 (9.3%)	125 (10.6%)	19 (1.6%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	71 (6.0%)	75.1	150^th of 674 public high schools	77.7%		81.9	93^rd of 634 public high schools	85.3%	57	46.6	61.3	72.9	$15,159	$320	$14,839
William Penn Senior High School	Public	9-12	101 W College Ave	York	17403	York County	York City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 849-1218	1,534	96	15.9	100.0%	113 (7.4%)	569 (37.1%)	760 (49.5%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (5.6%)	5.2	639^th of 674 public high schools	5.2%		2.8	622^nd of 634 public high schools	1.9%	17	4.5	7.7	25.4	$16,614	$1,929	$14,686
Crispus Attucks Charter School	Public, Charter	12	605 S Duke Street	York	17401	York County	Crispus Attucks Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(717) 848-3610	76	6	11.9	100.0%	7 (9.2%)	32 (42.1%)	35 (46.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)				$31,774	$13,981	$17,794
York Suburban Senior High School	Public	9-12	1800 Hollywood Dr	York	17403	York County	York Suburban School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 885-1270	873	64	13.7	35.6%	570 (65.3%)	82 (9.4%)	109 (12.5%)	32 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (9.0%)	91.5	31^st of 674 public high schools	95.4%		68.5	214^th of 634 public high schools	66.2%	183	76.8	75.4	82.7	$17,173	$250	$16,923
West York Area High School	Public	9-12	1800 Bannister St	York	17404	York County	West York Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 845-6634	869	58	14.9	48.8%	472 (54.3%)	108 (12.4%)	177 (20.4%)	24 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (10.0%)	35.1	480^th of 674 public high schools	28.8%		54.4	356^th of 634 public high schools	43.8%	124	24.8	31.8	58.5	$24,722	$2,777	$21,945
York County School of Technology	Public	9-12	2179 South Queen Street	York	17402	York County	York County School of Technology	No	No	No	No	(717) 741-0820	1,620	111	14.5	47.8%	1,120 (69.1%)	150 (9.3%)	253 (15.6%)	11 (0.7%)	11 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (4.6%)	19.7	556^th of 674 public high schools	17.5%		23.2	513^th of 634 public high schools	19.1%	43	15.7	30.6	41.3
Dover Area High School	Public	9-12	4500 Intermediate Ave	Dover	17315	York County	Dover Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 292-8066	1,016	63	16.1	49.4%	770 (75.8%)	49 (4.8%)	137 (13.5%)	9 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (4.8%)	65.5	251^st of 674 public high schools	62.8%		60.3	289^th of 634 public high schools	54.4%	38	48.4	53.9	63.6	$14,528	$439	$14,089
Eastern York High School	Public	9-12	720 Cool Creek Rd	Wrightsville	17368	York County	Eastern York School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 252-1551	632	49	12.9	46.2%	542 (85.8%)	20 (3.2%)	48 (7.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.0%)	76.2	142^nd of 674 public high schools	78.9%		76.8	145^th of 634 public high schools	77.1%	3	56.8	50.4	81.1	$17,493	$650	$16,843
Dallastown Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	700 New School Ln	Dallastown	17313	York County	Dallastown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 244-4021	2,014	115	17.5	32.6%	1,457 (72.3%)	229 (11.4%)	181 (9.0%)	57 (2.8%)	1 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	88 (4.4%)	71.4	195^th of 674 public high schools	71.1%		84.6	67^th of 634 public high schools	89.4%	128	39.5	69.2	66.7	$15,850	$429	$15,421

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