Central York HS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025York, Pennsylvania 17406 · Central York SD
#211 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania
#2920 of 16,910 nationally
About Central York HS
Central York HS is a public high located in York, in the Central York SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,756 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 211th of 618 ranked high schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is math proficiency (82th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (51th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,756.
There are 39 schools in York; Central York HS ranks 12th of 37 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central York HS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,756
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central York HS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hayshire El Sch
York · Public elementary · Grades K–3
532 students · 2.8 km away
Central York MS
York · Public middle · Grades 7–8
844 students · 2.8 km away
North Hills El Sch
York · Public middle · Grades 4–6
675 students · 3.5 km away
Sinking Springs El Sch
York · Public middle · Grades 4–6
641 students · 4.2 km away
Roundtown El Sch
York · Public elementary · Grades K–3
573 students · 4.5 km away
York County Detention Center (YCDC)
York · Public other · Grades 4–12
0 students · 4.6 km away
Shallow Brook Inter Sch
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 4–6
507 students · 5.0 km away
Mt Wolf El Sch
Mt Wolf · Public elementary · Grades K–3
217 students · 5.1 km away
Orendorf El Sch
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades K–3
350 students · 5.1 km away
Goode Sch
York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
641 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
Washington George HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,755 students
Avon Grove HS
West Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,744 students
Mt Lebanon SHS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,772 students
Freedom HS
Bethlehem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,792 students
Central Bucks HS-South
Warrington · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,719 students
Downingtown HS West Campus
Downingtown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,796 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central York HS a good school?
Central York HS has a Success Index (US) of 71.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #211 of 618 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central York HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Central York HS ranks #211 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania and #2920 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central York HS?
Central York HS had 1,756 students in 2025.
Is Central York HS a elementary school or a high school?
Central York HS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central York HS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central York HS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.