Enrollment
859
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422685004658
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 50/100 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
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How York Suburban Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at York Suburban Shs
York Suburban Shs is a large high school in York, Pennsylvania, enrolling 859 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 859 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 420 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #211.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among York's high schools, it stands alongside Central York Hs (1,756 students): York Suburban Shs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 15.4:1).
York Suburban Sd also operates York Suburban Ms (743 students) and East York El Sch (321 students) alongside York Suburban Shs.
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 Suburban Shs compares
York Suburban Shs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,469
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York Suburban Sd, which includes York Suburban Shs.
$17,469
Per student
-3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.4%
State 18.0%
Federal 7.6%
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 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
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~859 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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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.
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 50/100 (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 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.
Is York Suburban Shs a good school?
York Suburban Shs earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. 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 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.
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