West York Area HS vs William Penn SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
West York Area HS
York · Public high · Grades 9–12
851 students
William Penn SHS
York · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,681 students
| Measure | West York Area HS York, Pennsylvania | William Penn SHS York, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #222 of 618 | #574 of 618 |
| National rank | #3117 of 16,910 | #15476 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 851 | 1,681 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 1,681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 21% |
| city | York | York |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West York Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 18.9).
- •West York Area HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 21%).
- •West York Area HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 34%).
- •West York Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 95.7%).
- •West York Area HS does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.2).
- •William Penn SHS is the larger school with 1,681 students compared with 851.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is West York Area HS better than William Penn SHS?
On the Success Index (US), West York Area HS ranks higher (70.8 vs 18.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are West York Area HS and William Penn SHS?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between York and York in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
West York Area HS: 851. William Penn SHS: 1,681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do West York Area HS and William Penn SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
West York Area HS is 222nd of 618 and William Penn SHS is 574th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).