- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · York, ME
York High School
Federal NCES profile for York High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231413000653
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Maine schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in York · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Maine
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
York High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, York High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in York, ME.
School address
District: York Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231413000653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
York High School held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 52.2 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 231413000653 · York, ME High · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 9.6:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: York Middle School (482 students)
York High School held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 52.2 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
York High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
York High School
498 students
- York Middle Sc
York Middle School
482 students
- Coastal Ridge
Coastal Ridge Elementary
332 students
- Village Elemen
Village Elementary School-York
226 students
What this shows York High School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How York High School compares
York High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 73% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 25% in Maine - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$24,422
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, York High School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for York Public Schools reports $24,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How York High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coastal Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Village Elementary School-York | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to York High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about York High School
How many students attend York High School?
York High School has 498 students enrolled. It is a high school in York, ME. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at York High School?
The student-teacher ratio at York High School is 9.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at York High School?
9.3% of students at York High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of York High School?
The largest demographic group at York High School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in York, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York High School?
York High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 High School rank among public schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, York High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in York, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in York Public Schools?
Besides York High School, York Public Schools also operates York Middle School (482 students), Coastal Ridge Elementary (332 students), and Village Elementary School-York (226 students). See the York Public Schools district page for the complete list.