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#1090 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 38% in state
York Academy Regional Cs
School · York Academy Regional Cs · York, PA
A charter school in York, PA where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
32 West North Street, York, PA 17401
- Math 28% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at York Academy Regional Cs score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 34% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where York Academy Regional Cs 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 89Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 89Very Bikeable
- 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
$41,569
Median home value
$84,500
Median rent
$940/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
34%
Poverty rate
25.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logos AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Keystone Christian Academy - YorkPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–11 | 0.6 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Tidings of Peace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 54 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
York Academy Regional Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
York Academy Regional Cs is listed in York Academy Regional CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About York Academy Regional Cs
York Academy Regional Cs is a public school in York, PA, part of York Academy Regional Cs, serving approximately 1,009 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,090 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about York Academy Regional Cs
What grades does York Academy Regional Cs serve?
York Academy Regional Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend York Academy Regional Cs?
York Academy Regional Cs has an enrollment of approximately 1,009 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at York Academy Regional Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at York Academy Regional Cs 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 York Academy Regional Cs rank in PA?
York Academy Regional Cs ranks #1,090 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is York Academy Regional Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
York Academy Regional Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 York Academy Regional Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, York Academy Regional Cs has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is York Academy Regional Cs a charter school?
Yes, York Academy Regional Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is York Academy Regional Cs a Title I school?
No, York Academy Regional Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for York Academy Regional Cs?
99.7% of students at York Academy Regional Cs 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.0%
- Phone
- (717) 801-3900
- Area population (ZIP 17401)
- 18,102
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 17401; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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