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#674 of 1,176 schools in SC

York Comprehensive High

High School · York 01 · York, SC

A York 01 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

275 East Alexander Love Highway, York, SC 29745

  • Math 34% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$14,172
Chronic Absenteeism32.9%

Students at York Comprehensive High score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
88%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
76%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* 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 SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where York Comprehensive High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,790/100K

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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

$75,665

Median home value

$242,200

Median rent

$961/mo

College educated

21.2%

Homeownership

80.6%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29745; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

York 01

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#5 of 8
District spending per student
$14,172NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

York Comprehensive High is listed in York 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About York Comprehensive High

York Comprehensive High is a public high school in York, SC, part of York 01, serving approximately 1,525 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #674 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about York Comprehensive High

What grades does York Comprehensive High serve?

York Comprehensive High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend York Comprehensive High?

York Comprehensive High has an enrollment of approximately 1,525 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at York Comprehensive High?

The student-teacher ratio at York Comprehensive High is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does York Comprehensive High rank in SC?

York Comprehensive High ranks #674 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is York Comprehensive High's MySchoolScout rating?

York Comprehensive High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Comprehensive High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, York Comprehensive High has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is York Comprehensive High a charter school?

No, York Comprehensive High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is York Comprehensive High a Title I school?

No, York Comprehensive High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for York Comprehensive High?

57.8% of students at York Comprehensive High 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
1,525
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
87
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.9%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 29745)
34,738
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
42.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 29745; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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