- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · York, PA
York Suburban Shs
Federal NCES profile for York Suburban Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422685004658
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York Suburban Shs earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in York · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
York Suburban Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, York Suburban Shs ranks #1 of 6 high schools in York, PA.
School address
District: York Suburban Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422685004658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
York Suburban Shs held near 863 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.7 → 71.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 422685004658 · York, PA High · MID · TRAD
859 enr · 13.6:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: York Suburban Ms (743 students)
York Suburban Shs held near 863 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.7 → 71.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
York Suburban Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
York Suburban Shs
859 students
- York Suburban
York Suburban Ms
743 students
- East York El S 321
East York El Sch
321 students
- Yorkshire El S 317
Yorkshire El Sch
317 students
- Indian Rock El 314
Indian Rock El Sch
314 students
- Valley View El 286
Valley View El Sch
286 students
What this shows York Suburban Shs reports 859 students on the CCD universe file.
How York Suburban Shs compares
York Suburban Shs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 42% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 859 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
859
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$17,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, York Suburban Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York Suburban Sd reports $17,927 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How York Suburban Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Suburban Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East York El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yorkshire El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Rock El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to York Suburban Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools in York
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Central York Hs
Standard public school
1,756 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
William Penn Shs
Standard public school
1,681 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
York Co School of Technology
Vocational / career-technical school
1,615 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
West York Area Hs
Standard public school
851 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Crispus Attucks Cs
Standard public school
78 students 13:1 students per teacher
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 (~859 students)
Frequently asked questions about York Suburban Shs
How many students attend York Suburban Shs?
York Suburban Shs has 859 students enrolled. It is a high school in York, PA. CCD year-over-year: 873 (2022-23) → 863 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at York Suburban Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at York Suburban Shs is 13.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at York Suburban Shs?
33.9% of students at York Suburban Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of York Suburban Shs?
The largest demographic group at York Suburban Shs is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in York, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York Suburban Shs?
York Suburban Shs 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 Suburban Shs rank among high schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, York Suburban Shs ranks #1 of 6 high schools in York, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in York on the city page.
What other schools are in York Suburban Sd?
Besides York Suburban Shs, York Suburban Sd also operates York Suburban Ms (743 students), East York El Sch (321 students), and Yorkshire El Sch (317 students). See the York Suburban Sd district page for the complete list.