Below Average
#2463 of 2,846 schools in PA
William Penn Shs
High School · York City Sd · York, PA
A York City Sd high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 W College Ave, York, PA 17403
- Math 12% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 63.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at William Penn Shs score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where William Penn Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High2,417/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,233
Median home value
$206,900
Median rent
$1,072/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logos AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Crispus Attucks CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | 12 | 0.5 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| York Academy Regional CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,009 | Compare → |
| Keystone Christian Academy - YorkPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–11 | 0.6 mi | 38 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
York City Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $20,156NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Penn Shs is listed in York City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Penn Shs
William Penn Shs is a public high school in York, PA, part of York City Sd, serving approximately 1,611 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,463 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Penn Shs
What grades does William Penn Shs serve?
William Penn Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend William Penn Shs?
William Penn Shs has an enrollment of approximately 1,611 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Penn Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at William Penn Shs is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Penn Shs rank in PA?
William Penn Shs ranks #2,463 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is William Penn Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
William Penn Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at William Penn Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Penn Shs has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is William Penn Shs a charter school?
No, William Penn Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Penn Shs a Title I school?
No, William Penn Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Penn Shs?
99.9% of students at William Penn Shs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 99
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.5%
- Phone
- (717) 849-1218
- 4-Year Graduation
- 63.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17403)
- 40,272
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17403; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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