- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
York Preparatory Academy held near 1,681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 113.5 → 111.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 450390101544 · Rock Hill, SC Other · MID · CHARTER
1,672 enr · 14.8:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy Early College (1,592 students)
York Preparatory Academy held near 1,681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 113.5 → 111.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
York Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
York Preparatory Academy
1,672 students
- Legacy Early C
Legacy Early College
1,592 students
- Bridges Prepar
Bridges Preparatory School
1,472 students
- High Point Aca
High Point Academy
1,208 students
- Green Charter
Green Charter School
998 students
- Riverwalk Acad
Riverwalk Academy
755 students
What this shows York Preparatory Academy reports 1,672 students on the CCD universe file.
How York Preparatory Academy compares
York Preparatory Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,863
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for Sc Public Charter School District reports $23,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,472
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~1,672 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,673 (2022-23) → 1,681 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.