- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · York, PA
Central York Hs
Federal NCES profile for Central York Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420549004545
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central York Hs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in York · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Central York Hs has class sizes larger than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central York Hs ranks #3 of 6 high schools in York, PA.
School address
District: Central York Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420549004545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Central York Hs held near 1,800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 114.0 → 112.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 420549004545 · York, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,756 enr · 15.4:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Central York Ms (844 students)
Central York Hs held near 1,800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 114.0 → 112.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Central York Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central York Hs
1,756 students
- Central York M
Central York Ms
844 students
- North Hills El 675
North Hills El Sch
675 students
- Sinking Spring 641
Sinking Springs El Sch
641 students
- Roundtown El S 573
Roundtown El Sch
573 students
- Hayshire El Sc 532
Hayshire El Sch
532 students
What this shows Central York Hs reports 1,756 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central York Hs compares
Central York Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 35% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,756 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,756
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,361
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
210
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Central York Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central York Sd reports $16,361 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central York Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central York Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Hills El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sinking Springs El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roundtown El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayshire El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central York Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in York
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
William Penn Shs
Standard public school
1,681 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
York Co School of Technology
Vocational / career-technical school
1,615 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
York Suburban Shs
Standard public school
859 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
West York Area Hs
Standard public school
851 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Crispus Attucks Cs
Standard public school
78 students 13:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,756 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central York Hs
How many students attend Central York Hs?
Central York Hs has 1,756 students enrolled. It is a high school in York, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,807 (2022-23) → 1,800 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central York Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Central York Hs is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central York Hs?
37.6% of students at Central York Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central York Hs?
The largest demographic group at Central York Hs is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in York, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central York Hs?
Central York Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central York Hs rank among high schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, Central York Hs ranks #3 of 6 high schools in York, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in York on the city page.
What other schools are in Central York Sd?
Besides Central York Hs, Central York Sd also operates Central York Ms (844 students), North Hills El Sch (675 students), and Sinking Springs El Sch (641 students). See the Central York Sd district page for the complete list.