- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · York, PA
William Penn Shs
Federal NCES profile for William Penn Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422682004647
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Penn Shs earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in York · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
William Penn Shs has class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Penn Shs ranks #4 of 6 high schools in York, PA.
School address
District: York City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422682004647 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
William Penn Shs grew from 1,534 students in 2022-23 to 1,611 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 96.0 → 99.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+77 students YoY 422682004647 · York, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,681 enr · 17.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Devers Sch (686 students)
William Penn Shs grew from 1,534 students in 2022-23 to 1,611 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 96.0 → 99.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
William Penn Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
William Penn Shs
1,681 students
- Devers Sch
Devers Sch
686 students
- Hannah Penn
Hannah Penn
674 students
- Goode Sch 641
Goode Sch
641 students
- Ferguson Sch 627
Ferguson Sch
627 students
- Mckinley Sch 578
Mckinley Sch
578 students
What this shows William Penn Shs reports 1,681 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Penn Shs compares
William Penn Shs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,681 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,681
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 93% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$20,067
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 349 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
African American 39.1%
White 6.6%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, William Penn Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York City Sd reports $20,067 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Penn Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devers Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hannah Penn | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goode Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ferguson Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Penn Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
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 (~1,681 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Penn Shs
How many students attend William Penn Shs?
William Penn Shs has 1,681 students enrolled. It is a high school in York, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,534 (2022-23) → 1,611 (2023-24), up 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Penn Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at William Penn Shs is 17.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Penn Shs?
100.0% of students at William Penn Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Penn Shs?
The largest demographic group at William Penn Shs is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in York, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Penn Shs?
William Penn Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William Penn Shs rank among high schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, William Penn Shs ranks #4 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 York City Sd?
Besides William Penn Shs, York City Sd also operates Devers Sch (686 students), Hannah Penn (674 students), and Goode Sch (641 students). See the York City Sd district page for the complete list.