Very Good
#1033 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 36% in state
York County School of Technology
High School · York County School of Technology · York, PA
A high school in York, PA where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2179 South Queen Street, York, PA 17402
- Math 20% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at York County School of Technology score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 36 points since 2019, to 31% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where York County School of Technology 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
$77,134
Median home value
$247,800
Median rent
$1,307/mo
College educated
35.3%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17402; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Road School of YorkPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 2–12 | 0.2 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| York Suburban ShsEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 863 | Compare → |
| Crispus Attucks CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | 12 | 2.6 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Keystone Christian Academy - YorkPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–11 | 3.0 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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 County School of Technology
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,554NCES 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 County School of Technology is listed in York County School of Technology; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About York County School of Technology
York County School of Technology is a public high school in York, PA, part of York County School of Technology, serving approximately 1,621 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,033 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about York County School of Technology
What grades does York County School of Technology serve?
York County School of Technology serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend York County School of Technology?
York County School of Technology has an enrollment of approximately 1,621 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at York County School of Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at York County School of Technology is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does York County School of Technology rank in PA?
York County School of Technology ranks #1,033 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is York County School of Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
York County School of Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 County School of Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, York County School of Technology has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is York County School of Technology a charter school?
No, York County School of Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is York County School of Technology a Title I school?
No, York County School of Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for York County School of Technology?
51.9% of students at York County School of Technology 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
- 1,621
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 112
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (717) 741-0820
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17402)
- 37,074
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
Official sources & links
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 17402; 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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