Enrollment
851
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · York, PA
West York Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for West York Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422598006705
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West York Area Hs earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in York · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West York Area Hs has class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West York Area Hs ranks #5 of 6 high schools in York, PA.
School address
District: West York Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422598006705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West York Area Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at West York Area Hs
West York Area Hs is a large high school in York, Pennsylvania, enrolling 851 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.3% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 851 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 332 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #238, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among York's high schools, it stands alongside Central York Hs (1,756 students): West York Area Hs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 15.4:1).
West York Area Sd also operates West York Area Ms (645 students) and Wallace El Sch (427 students) alongside West York Area Hs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West York Area Hs compares
West York Area Hs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 22% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 851 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
851
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$18,262
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, West York Area Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West York Area Sd, which includes West York Area Hs.
$18,262
Per student
+2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.2%
State 28.3%
Federal 7.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West York Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West York Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wallace El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trimmer El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincolnway El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West York Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in York
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Central York Hs
Standard public school
1,756 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
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
Crispus Attucks Cs
Standard public school
78 students 13:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~851 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West York Area Hs
How many students attend West York Area Hs?
West York Area Hs has 851 students enrolled. It is a high school in York, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West York Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at West York Area Hs is 14.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West York Area Hs?
45.3% of students at West York Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West York Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at West York Area Hs is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in York, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West York Area Hs?
West York Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West York Area Hs rank among high schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, West York Area Hs ranks #5 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.
Is West York Area Hs a good school?
West York Area Hs earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West York Area Sd?
Besides West York Area Hs, West York Area Sd also operates West York Area Ms (645 students), Wallace El Sch (427 students), and Trimmer El Sch (421 students). See the West York Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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