Central York Sd School District
School District · York, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,554
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,554
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#160 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,452
$1,688 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
5,554 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Central York Sd ranks #160 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Central York Sd's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hayshire EL Sch (7.9/10), Sinking Springs EL Sch (7.8/10), and Central York HS (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +19.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Central York Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Central York Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hayshire EL Sch | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Sinking Springs EL Sch | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Central York HS | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Central York MS | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Roundtown EL Sch | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | North Hills EL Sch | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Stony Brook EL Sch | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Central York Sd
Central York Sd is a York, Pennsylvania school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 5,554 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. District-level spending was $16,452 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Central York Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hayshire EL Sch, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Central York Sd students show an average math proficiency of 54.7% and ELA proficiency of 65.7%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Central York Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Central York Sd with test data.
Schools in Central York Sd
7 schoolsElementary Schools3
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- York
- Total Enrollment
- 5,554
- Teachers (FTE)
- 374
- District spending per student
- $16,452NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Central York Sd?
Central York Sd has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Central York Sd?
The average composite rating for Central York Sd is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Central York Sd?
Central York Sd's district-level spending was $16,452 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Central York Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Central York Sd is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Central York Sd?
Hayshire EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Central York Sd with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Central York Sd?
Across schools in Central York Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Central York Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Central York Sd has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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