- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317905001917
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 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 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in York · Resource Index
- 57
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
York High School shrank from 522 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 317905001917 · York, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 17.2:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: York Elementary School (615 students)
York High School shrank from 522 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
York High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Elementar
York Elementary School
615 students
- This school
York High School
498 students
- York Middle Sc
York Middle School
307 students
- Preschool Lear 178
Preschool Learning Academy
178 students
What this shows York High School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How York High School compares
York High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,484
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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.
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
District finance for York Public Schools reports $12,484 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 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
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 59.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), down 30.
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 57/100 (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, NE. 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 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.