- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422598006705
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
West York Area Hs held near 860 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.3 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 422598006705 · York, PA High · MID · TRAD
851 enr · 14.7:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West York Area Ms (645 students)
West York Area Hs held near 860 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.3 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West York Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West York Area Hs
851 students
- West York Area
West York Area Ms
645 students
- Wallace El Sch
Wallace El Sch
427 students
- Trimmer El Sch
Trimmer El Sch
421 students
- Lincolnway El
Lincolnway El Sch
406 students
What this shows West York Area Hs reports 851 students on the CCD universe file.
How West York Area Hs compares
West York Area 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,750
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for West York Area Sd reports $18,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~851 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 869 (2022-23) → 860 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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 42/100 (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 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.
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.