Enrollment
498
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · York, NE
York High School
Federal NCES profile for York High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317905001917
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in York · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
York High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, York High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in York, NE.
School address
District: York Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317905001917 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How York High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at York High School
York High School is a large high school in York, Nebraska, enrolling 498 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 88% of Nebraska schools and 27% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.3% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 498 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 144 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding York Public Schools spends $12,824 per pupil, 27% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
York Public Schools also operates York Elementary School (615 students) and York Middle School (307 students) alongside York 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 High School compares
York High School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 5% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,824
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 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 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, York High School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York Public Schools, which includes York High School.
$12,824
Per student
-27%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.3%
State 19.2%
Federal 15.5%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| York Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Preschool Learning Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 59.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~498 students)
Next steps
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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, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at York High School?
The student-teacher ratio at York High School is 17.2:1, which is 27% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at York High School?
29.3% of students at York High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of York High School?
The largest demographic group at York High School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in York, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York High School?
York High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, York High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in York, NE. 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.
Is York High School a good school?
York High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Nebraska schools. 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 Public Schools?
Besides York High School, York Public Schools also operates York Elementary School (615 students), York Middle School (307 students), and Preschool Learning Academy (178 students). See the York Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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