Enrollment
1,615
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · York, PA
York Co School of Technology
Federal NCES profile for York Co School of Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422681005168
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York Co School of Technology earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in York · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
York Co School of Technology has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, York Co School of Technology ranks #2 of 6 high schools in York, PA.
School address
District: York Co School of Technology · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422681005168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
111.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How York Co School of Technology compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at York Co School of Technology
York Co School of Technology is a large high school in York, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,615 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.0% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,615 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among York's high schools, it stands alongside Central York Hs (1,756 students): York Co School of Technology is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 15.4:1).
York Co School of Technology operates only this one school, so York Co School of Technology has no district-mates to compare against locally. At 1,615 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Pennsylvania, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
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 York Co School of Technology compares
York Co School of Technology on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 23% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,615 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,615
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 186 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, York Co School of Technology is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
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 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
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 (~1,615 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about York Co School of Technology
How many students attend York Co School of Technology?
York Co School of Technology has 1,615 students enrolled. It is a high school in York, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at York Co School of Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at York Co School of Technology is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at York Co School of Technology?
45.0% of students at York Co School of Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of York Co School of Technology?
The largest demographic group at York Co School of Technology is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in York, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York Co School of Technology?
York Co School of Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 York Co School of Technology rank among high schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, York Co School of Technology ranks #2 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 York Co School of Technology a good school?
York Co School of Technology earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. 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 York Co School of Technology?
None reported; York Co School of Technology operates only York Co School of Technology as a public school district in NCES's records.
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