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West York Area High School

West York Area SD · York County · 1800 Bannister St, York, PA 17404.0

(717)845-6634

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4/10
#391
Rank 391 out of 625
Top 62%
English Language Arts4/10 · #403 · 36th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #307 · 51st percentile
Science3/10 · #449 · 27th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

West York Area High School sits in the western suburbs of York, a working-class city with a strong sense of community and a deep industrial heritage that's been slowly reinventing itself with arts, local dining, and small-business energy. The school shows some solid footing in math relative to its peers, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a grounded, no-frills education in a district that feels genuinely connected to its neighborhood. Families drawn to York's affordable cost of living and tight-knit character will find West York to be a straightforward, community-rooted option within a metro area that has more going on than outsiders might expect.

Student Demographics

200 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
110 (55%)
Hispanic
43 (22%)
Multiple Races
24 (12%)
African American
19 (10%)
Asian
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners7 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged99 (50%)
Students with Disabilities35 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

851
Enrollment
72.7
Teachers (FTE)
11.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

94.2%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

20
AP Courses
offered
5.1%
AP Participation
of students
44
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #204 · 70th percentile

69 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found