Very Good
#673 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 24% in state
York Suburban Shs
High School · York Suburban Sd · York, PA
A York Suburban Sd high school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1800 Hollywood Dr, York, PA 17403
- Math 65% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 86% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at York Suburban Shs score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 76% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (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
43.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where York Suburban 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
$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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York County School of TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,621 | Compare → |
| Crispus Attucks CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | 12 | 1.5 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| High Road School of YorkPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 2–12 | 1.5 mi | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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 Suburban Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
York Suburban Shs is listed in York Suburban SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About York Suburban Shs
York Suburban Shs is a public high school in York, PA, part of York Suburban Sd, serving approximately 863 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #673 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about York Suburban Shs
What grades does York Suburban Shs serve?
York Suburban Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend York Suburban Shs?
York Suburban Shs has an enrollment of approximately 863 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at York Suburban Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at York Suburban Shs is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does York Suburban Shs rank in PA?
York Suburban Shs ranks #673 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is York Suburban Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
York Suburban Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Suburban Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, York Suburban Shs has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is York Suburban Shs a charter school?
No, York Suburban Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is York Suburban Shs a Title I school?
No, York Suburban Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for York Suburban Shs?
43.7% of students at York Suburban 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
- 863
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (717) 885-1270
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- 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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