Enrollment
1,672
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rock Hill, SC
York Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for York Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390101544Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York Preparatory Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #2 of 14
- schools in Rock Hill · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
York Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, York Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 14 schools in Rock Hill, SC.
School address
District: Sc Public Charter School District · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390101544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
113.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How York Preparatory Academy compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at York Preparatory Academy
York Preparatory Academy is a large charter combined-grade school in Rock Hill, South Carolina, enrolling 1,672 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 34.2% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the South Carolina average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,672 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 52 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Sc Public Charter School District spends $22,523 per pupil, 55% above the South Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Rock Hill's public schools, it stands alongside Riverwalk Academy (755 students): York Preparatory Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 12:1).
Sc Public Charter School District also operates Legacy Early College (1,592 students) and Bridges Preparatory School (1,472 students) alongside York Preparatory Academy.
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 Preparatory Academy compares
York Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 54% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,672 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,672
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,523
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 69.9%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, York Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sc Public Charter School District, which includes York Preparatory Academy.
$22,523
Per student
+55%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.8%
State 80.6%
Federal 13.6%
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 Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Early College | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridges Preparatory School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High Point Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverwalk Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to York Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Rock Hill
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Riverwalk Academy
Standard public school
755 students 12:1 students per teacher
Independence Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Old Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
565 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mount Holly Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Oakdale Elementary
Standard public school
487 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Richmond Drive Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,672 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about York Preparatory Academy
How many students attend York Preparatory Academy?
York Preparatory Academy has 1,672 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rock Hill, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at York Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at York Preparatory Academy is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at York Preparatory Academy?
34.2% of students at York Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of York Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at York Preparatory Academy is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Rock Hill, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York Preparatory Academy?
York Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Rock Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, York Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 14 schools in Rock Hill, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rock Hill on the city page.
Is York Preparatory Academy a good school?
York Preparatory Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina. 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 Sc Public Charter School District?
Besides York Preparatory Academy, Sc Public Charter School District also operates Legacy Early College (1,592 students), Bridges Preparatory School (1,472 students), and High Point Academy (1,208 students). See the Sc Public Charter School District district page for the complete list.
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