West York Area HS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025York, Pennsylvania 17404 · West York Area SD
#222 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania
#3117 of 16,910 nationally
About West York Area HS
West York Area HS is a public high located in York, in the West York Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 851 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 222nd of 618 ranked high schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (83th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 851.
There are 39 schools in York; West York Area HS ranks 14th 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%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)53.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
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 West York Area HS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- 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 West York Area HS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West York Area MS
York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
645 students · 358 m away
Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy
York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
388 students · 1.2 km away
Lincolnway El Sch
York · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
406 students · 1.6 km away
Lincoln CS
York · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
653 students · 2.2 km away
Devers Sch
York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
686 students · 2.3 km away
Ferguson Sch
York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
627 students · 2.6 km away
Trimmer El Sch
York · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
421 students · 2.8 km away
Indian Rock El Sch
York · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
314 students · 2.8 km away
Wallace El Sch
York · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
427 students · 2.9 km away
York Academy Regional CS
York · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,058 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
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850 students
Conrad Weiser HS
Robesonia · Public high · Grades 9–12
848 students
Shikellamy HS
Sunbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
855 students
Susquehannock HS
Glen Rock · Public high · Grades 9–12
857 students
York Suburban SHS
York · Public high · Grades 9–12
859 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West York Area HS a good school?
West York Area HS has a Success Index (US) of 70.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #222 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 West York Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
West York Area HS ranks #222 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania and #3117 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West York Area HS?
West York Area HS had 851 students in 2025.
Is West York Area HS a elementary school or a high school?
West York Area HS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West York Area HS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West York Area HS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.