Enrollment
2,590
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Elmhurst, IL
York Comm High School
Federal NCES profile for York Comm High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171397001755
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York Comm High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #13 of 14
- public schools in Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 2,590
- students enrolled
York Comm High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, York Comm High School ranks #13 of 14 public schools in Elmhurst, IL.
School address
District: Elmhurst Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 171397001755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
177.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How York Comm High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at York Comm High School
York Comm High School is a large high school in Elmhurst, Illinois, enrolling 2,590 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,590 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 33 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Elmhurst Sd 205 spends $20,919 per pupil, 23% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Elmhurst Sd 205 also operates Bryan Middle School (687 students) and Sandburg Middle School (633 students) alongside York Comm High School.
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 Comm High School compares
York Comm High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,590 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,590
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Illinois - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$20,919
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,590 Top 1% in Illinois - larger than 99% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 177.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171397001755
Student demographics
White 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, York Comm High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 33
Counselors (FTE) 9.0
Students per counselor 288:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.0%
In-school suspensions 129
Out-of-school suspensions 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmhurst Sd 205, which includes York Comm High School.
$20,919
Per student
+23%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.3%
State 24.5%
Federal 3.2%
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 York Comm High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandburg Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Conrad Fischer Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to York Comm High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about York Comm High School
How many students attend York Comm High School?
York Comm High School has 2,590 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elmhurst, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at York Comm High School?
The student-teacher ratio at York Comm High School is 15.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of York Comm High School?
The largest demographic group at York Comm High School is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Elmhurst, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York Comm High School?
York Comm High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 York Comm High School rank among public schools in Elmhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, York Comm High School ranks #13 of 14 public schools in Elmhurst, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elmhurst on the city page.
Is York Comm High School a good school?
York Comm High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. 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 Elmhurst Sd 205?
Besides York Comm High School, Elmhurst Sd 205 also operates Bryan Middle School (687 students), Sandburg Middle School (633 students), and Conrad Fischer Elem School (584 students). See the Elmhurst Sd 205 district page for the complete list.