- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · York, SC
York Comprehensive High
Federal NCES profile for York Comprehensive High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450381001122
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York Comprehensive High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in York · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
York Comprehensive High has class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, York Comprehensive High ranks #7 of 7 public schools in York, SC.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
York Comprehensive High held near 1,525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 86.3 → 87.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 450381001122 · York, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,511 enr · 17.6:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: York Middle (789 students)
York Comprehensive High held near 1,525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 86.3 → 87.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
York Comprehensive High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
York Comprehensive High
1,511 students
- York Middle
York Middle
789 students
- York Intermedi
York Intermediate
624 students
- Cotton Belt El 428
Cotton Belt Elementary
428 students
- Hunter Street 427
Hunter Street Elementary
427 students
- Hickory Grove- 401
Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary
401 students
What this shows York Comprehensive High reports 1,511 students on the CCD universe file.
How York Comprehensive High compares
York Comprehensive High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▼ 11% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,511 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,511
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$14,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
229
in-school suspensions + 198 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
African American 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, York Comprehensive High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York 01 reports $14,172 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How York Comprehensive High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| York Intermediate | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cotton Belt Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunter Street Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to York Comprehensive High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,511 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about York Comprehensive High
How many students attend York Comprehensive High?
York Comprehensive High has 1,511 students enrolled. It is a high school in York, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,493 (2022-23) → 1,525 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at York Comprehensive High?
The student-teacher ratio at York Comprehensive High is 17.6:1, which is 23% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at York Comprehensive High?
65.6% of students at York Comprehensive High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of York Comprehensive High?
The largest demographic group at York Comprehensive High is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in York, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York Comprehensive High?
York Comprehensive High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 York Comprehensive High rank among public schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, York Comprehensive High ranks #7 of 7 public schools in York, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in York on the city page.
What other schools are in York 01?
Besides York Comprehensive High, York 01 also operates York Middle (789 students), York Intermediate (624 students), and Cotton Belt Elementary (428 students). See the York 01 district page for the complete list.