York Academy Regional Charter School

Summary:

York Academy Regional Charter School is an alternative public charter school in York, Pennsylvania, serving 963 students in grades K-12. With a high percentage (99.69%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a predominantly socioeconomically disadvantaged student population.

York Academy's academic performance has been mixed, with fluctuating graduation rates ranging from 64.2% to 87.5% in recent years, lower than the state average of around 87%. The school's dropout rates, however, have generally been lower than the state average. In standardized tests, York Academy's proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts are significantly lower than state averages, while Science proficiency rates are closer to the state level. The school's Keystone Exam results in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature show a more varied performance, with some areas exceeding state averages and others falling behind.

Despite higher-than-average spending per student, ranging from $12,374 to $15,264, and a slightly higher student-teacher ratio compared to the state, York Academy's academic outcomes suggest a need for more consistent and targeted instructional strategies to improve student learning. As the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, addressing the unique challenges faced by this demographic may be crucial in driving academic progress. Unfortunately, there are no other schools within 20 miles of York Academy Regional Charter School, making it difficult to directly compare the school's performance to nearby institutions serving similar student populations.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 32 West North Street
       York, PA  17401


(717) 801-3900

District: York Academy Regional Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1116th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,264 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  1,009

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
38.5%
African American:
28.5%
White:
21.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details York Academy Regional Charter School ranks worse than 73.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.18. (See more...)
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Compare Details York Academy Regional Charter School ranks worse than 73.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.95. (See more...)
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Compare Details York Academy Regional Charter School ranks better than 66% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.78. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at York Academy Regional Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at York Academy Regional Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.5%), African American (28.5%), White (21.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at York Academy Regional Charter School is 16.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at York Academy Regional Charter School is $15,264.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

York Academy Regional Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks York Academy Regional Charter School 1116th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See York Academy Regional Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks York Academy Regional Charter School 651st of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See York Academy Regional Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks York Academy Regional Charter School 233rd of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See York Academy Regional Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for York Academy Regional Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at York Academy Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 41.63 989th 1474 32.9%
2016 43.16 1041st 1554 33.0%
2017 51.52 908th 1547 41.3%
2018 60.69 710th 1530 53.6%
2019 62.65 667th 1544 56.8%
2021 54.15 750th 1433 47.7%
2022 50.01 894th 1534 41.7%
2023 39.44 1030th 1534 32.9%
2024 29.18 1116th 1526 26.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at York Academy Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.43 68th 128 46.9%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at York Academy Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.16 44th 196 77.6%
2024 43.41 115th 200 42.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at York Academy Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.23 842nd 1414 40.5%
2024 29.11 1086th 1432 24.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at York Academy Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.25 1100th 1488 26.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at York Academy Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.70 637th 1084 41.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at York Academy Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.74 1087th 1495 27.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at York Academy Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.40 98th 437 77.6%
2024 56.05 160th 437 63.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at York Academy Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.75 207th 432 52.1%
2024 37.21 299th 454 34.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at York Academy Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.02 339th 1236 72.6%
2024 61.03 482nd 1229 60.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for York Academy Regional Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at York Academy Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.18 537th 877 38.8%
2018 32.37 592nd 861 31.2%
2019 35.32 595th 891 33.2%
2021 53.55 375th 797 52.9%
2022 47.98 488th 883 44.7%
2023 27.95 630th 893 29.5%
2024 24.95 651st 891 26.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at York Academy Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.67 660th 874 24.5%
2024 17.72 733rd 877 16.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at York Academy Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.75 680th 860 20.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at York Academy Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.57 592nd 870 32.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at York Academy Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.87 247th 421 41.3%
2024 33.13 255th 408 37.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at York Academy Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.91 259th 362 28.5%
2024 20.46 307th 362 15.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at York Academy Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.94 317th 681 53.5%
2024 55.75 273rd 673 59.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for York Academy Regional Charter School

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Rank History for all high school students at York Academy Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.68 441st 674 34.6%
2024 66.78 233rd 686 66.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at York Academy Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.94 286th 652 56.1%
2024 68.98 182nd 664 72.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at York Academy Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.31 250th 665 62.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at York Academy Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.28 218th 662 67.1%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at York Academy Regional Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.56 140th 252 44.4%
2024 67.49 72nd 274 73.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Sunday, April 15, 2018

Open Quote York Academy has embedded itself into the heart of the York community and we're very happy to be among the families who call it home.

As York Academy parents, my wife and I see students who build each other up through their challenges. We're kept informed by teachers who apply a principled learning approach in their student-driven classrooms. We communicate openly with an administration passionate about pushing beyond the limits of traditional education. And we come home to two sons who are excited about the world they explore every day.

It's so cool to see a school in the heart of York's downtown that brings students together into one community from such a broad range of cultural backgrounds throughout the county. Much thanks to the students, parents, teachers and staff who make YARCS great. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Open Quote My child just finished kindergarten at YARCS. It was an awful experience, teachers, administration and staff are rude and condescending. They spend all day looking for things kids do wrong and never praise the wins. Someone should teach them the power in being positive. We are not going back for 1st grade. And may of my child's class mates wont be either. Close Quote



Enrollment information for York Academy Regional Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 70 67 8 31 1 0 22 0 199
2013 100 89 10 63 1 0 33 0 296
2014 139 113 8 74 1 0 36 0 371
2015 162 141 12 84 1 0 50 0 450
2016 183 152 13 104 1 0 61 0 514
2017 200 186 9 134 0 0 67 0 596
2018 220 206 8 153 0 0 88 0 675
2019 225 248 9 204 0 0 92 0 778
2020 250 240 7 257 0 0 96 0 850
2021 253 261 6 290 0 0 94 0 904
2022 244 266 3 320 0 0 94 0 927
2023 227 270 3 357 0 1 105 0 963
2024 221 288 3 388 1 0 108 0 1009

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at York Academy Regional Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 199 16.0 12.4 56.3
2013 296 24.0 12.3 56.8
2014 371 34.0 10.9 59.6
2015 450 42.0 10.7 62.9
2016 514 35.0 14.6 60.9
2017 596 32.5 18.3 n/a
2018 675 39.0 17.3 62.5
2019 778 43.0 18.0 63
2020 850 52.0 16.3 n/a
2021 904 52.0 17.3 53.1
2022 927 58.0 15.9 99.7
2023 963 57.2 16.8 99.7
2024 1009 62.5 16.1 99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio York Academy Regional Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 199 16.0 12.4 56.3
2013 296 24.0 12.3 56.8
2014 371 34.0 10.9 59.6
2015 450 42.0 10.7 62.9
2016 514 35.0 14.6 60.9
2017 596 32.5 18.3 n/a
2018 675 39.0 17.3 62.5
2019 778 43.0 18.0 63
2020 850 52.0 16.3 n/a
2021 904 52.0 17.3 53.1
2022 927 58.0 15.9 99.7
2023 963 57.2 16.8 99.7
2024 1009 62.5 16.1 99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for York Academy Regional Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $870 (6.1%) $13,346 (93.9%) $14,215
2020 $746 (5.8%) $12,175 (94.2%) $12,921
2021 $1,575 (12.7%) $10,799 (87.3%) $12,374
2022 $1,502 (9.8%) $13,762 (90.2%) $15,264

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on York Academy Regional Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 667th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1030th of 1534 Elementary schools
 23.9%
Ranks 595th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 630th of 893 Middle schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (York Academy Regional Charter School)83.341.7
 41.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (York Academy Regional Charter School)77.832.6
 45.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (York Academy Regional Charter School)60.640.7
 19.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (York Academy Regional Charter School)83.385.5
 2.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (York Academy Regional Charter School)7549
 26%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (York Academy Regional Charter School)47.442.9
 4.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (York Academy Regional Charter School)52.741
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (York Academy Regional Charter School)26.419.7
 6.7%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (York Academy Regional Charter School)61.635.5
 26.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (York Academy Regional Charter School)16.615.9
 0.7%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (York Academy Regional Charter School)38.836.2
 2.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (York Academy Regional Charter School)14.89
 5.8%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (York Academy Regional Charter School)44.254
 9.8%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (York Academy Regional Charter School)59.734.9
 24.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (York Academy Regional Charter School)42.230
 12.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (York Academy Regional Charter School)65.472.9
 7.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (York Academy Regional Charter School)60.938.5
 22.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students778963
 23.8%
African American248270
 8.9%
American Indian00
Asian93
 66.7%
Hispanic204357
 75%
Pacific Islander01
White225227
 0.9%
Two or More Races92105
 14.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63%99.7%
 36.7%


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York Academy Regional Charter School ranks 1116th of 1526 Pennsylvania alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at York Academy Regional Charter School are 38% Hispanic, 29% African American, 22% White, 11% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,009 students attended York Academy Regional Charter School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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