York City Sd School District
School District · York, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
9
8 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,156
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
9
8 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,156
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Evaluating York City Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge York City Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy
York · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hannah Penn
York · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mckinley Sch
York · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#410 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,156
+$2,016 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
6,232 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
York City Sd ranks #410 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. York City Sd's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy (7.5/10), Hannah Penn (6.2/10), and Mckinley Sch (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +2.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among York City Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in York City Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Hannah Penn | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Mckinley Sch | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Goode Sch | 5.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Jackson Sch | 5.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Devers Sch | 4.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Ferguson Sch | 4.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Davis Sch | 4.3 / 10 |
| 9 | William Penn Shs | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About York City Sd
York City Sd is a York, Pennsylvania school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 6,232 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district invests $20,156 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, York City Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, York City Sd students show an average math proficiency of 13.2% and ELA proficiency of 22.2%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in York City Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in York City Sd with test data.
Schools in York City Sd
9 schools Elementary Schools 8
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- York
- Total Enrollment
- 6,232
- Teachers (FTE)
- 440
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in York City Sd?
York City Sd has 9 schools in total — 8 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for York City Sd?
The average composite rating for York City Sd is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in York City Sd?
York City Sd spends $20,156 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in York City Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in York City Sd is 14.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in York City Sd?
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy is the highest-rated school in York City Sd with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in York City Sd?
Across schools in York City Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 13.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 22.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does York City Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
York City Sd has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 9 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
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 13.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 22.2%
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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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