Is York Suburban Senior High School a good school?

Yes. York Suburban Senior High School ranks in the top 8.3% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend York Suburban Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 863 students attended York Suburban Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of York Suburban Senior High School?

Students at York Suburban Senior High School are 62% White, 14% Hispanic, 11% African American, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools feed into York Suburban Senior High School?

York Suburban Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : East York Elementary School Elementary : Indian Rock Elementary School Elementary : Valley View Elementary School Elementary : Yorkshire Elementary School Middle : York Suburban Middle School

York Suburban Senior High School

Summary:

York Suburban Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in York, Pennsylvania, part of the highly-ranked York Suburban School District. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with strong academic performance, support for diverse student groups, and efficient use of resources.

York Suburban Senior High School excels academically, with Keystone Exam proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages across all subjects. The school ranks highly for the performance of African American, Hispanic, and low-income students, demonstrating its ability to support the success of diverse learners. With a high four-year graduation rate and low dropout rate, the school maintains a strong track record of student retention and achievement.

Compared to nearby schools, York Suburban Senior High School stands out for its sustained excellence. While some neighboring schools, such as Red Lion Area Senior High School and West York Area High School, have more variable performance, York Suburban has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Pennsylvania over the past decade. This level of consistent high achievement, even with a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, is a testament to the school's effective educational practices and the commitment of its community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1800 Hollywood Dr
York, PA 17403-4256

(717) 885-1270

District: York Suburban School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
57^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,173

Feeder schools for York Suburban Senior High School:

Elementary:	East York Elementary School
	Indian Rock Elementary School
	Valley View Elementary School
	Yorkshire Elementary School
Middle:	York Suburban Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 863

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.3%

Hispanic:

13.7%

African American:

11.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details York Suburban Senior High School ranks better than 91.7% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.65. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at York Suburban Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.3%), Hispanic (13.7%), African American (11%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at York Suburban Senior High School is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare York Suburban Senior High School employs 71.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at York Suburban Senior High School is $17,173.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

York Suburban Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks York Suburban Senior High School 57^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See York Suburban Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Disabled students:

Male students:

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Hispanic students:

White students:

York Suburban School District:

SchoolDigger ranks York Suburban School District 63^rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for York Suburban Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at York Suburban Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	87.36	49^th	583	91.6%
2004	81.68	92^nd	590	84.4%
2005	83.24	64^th	593	89.2%
2006	83.39	54^th	604	91.1%
2007	74.30	127^th	615	79.3%
2008	76.38	115^th	621	81.5%
2009	80.25	85^th	632	86.6%
2010	57.40	329^th	649	49.3%
2011	82.22	63^rd	660	90.5%
2012	81.01	77^th	664	88.4%
2013	90.42	19^th	591	96.8%
2014	90.70	17^th	580	97.1%
2015	90.61	13^th	680	98.1%
2016	85.72	39^th	677	94.2%
2017	88.86	22^nd	663	96.7%
2018	87.92	28^th	673	95.8%
2019	88.48	34^th	693	95.1%
2021	88.99	20^th	537	96.3%
2022	68.48	214^th	634	66.2%
2023	91.47	31^st	674	95.4%
2024	87.65	57^th	686	91.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at York Suburban Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.51	48^th	129	62.8%
2024	63.01	55^th	150	63.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at York Suburban Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	91.81	28^th	652	95.7%
2024	84.16	77^th	664	88.4%

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Rank History for Female students at York Suburban Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	85.06	74^th	665	88.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at York Suburban Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	83.95	57^th	502	88.6%
2024	86.76	55^th	513	89.3%

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Rank History for Male students at York Suburban Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	88.60	54^th	662	91.8%

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Rank History for African American students at York Suburban Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	93.92	12^th	260	95.4%
2024	93.89	13^th	284	95.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at York Suburban Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.07	42^nd	252	83.3%
2024	71.83	64^th	274	76.6%

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Rank History for White students at York Suburban Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	94.97	14^th	577	97.6%
2024	91.60	35^th	595	94.1%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a student
Thursday, May 5, 2016

Very high performing high school with amazing teachers. Close Quote

by a student
Tuesday, June 9, 2009

An amazing school for advanced students, and decent (but not quite as good) for those in the middle tier. Close Quote

Enrollment information for York Suburban Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	681	5	18	2	1	n/a	n/a	707
1989	660	7	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	681
1990	602	10	14	2	2	n/a	n/a	630
1991	598	8	10	5	1	n/a	n/a	622
1992	602	11	17	6	0	n/a	n/a	636
1993	601	8	16	5	1	n/a	n/a	631
1994	564	10	11	4	3	n/a	n/a	592
1995	566	10	18	14	0	n/a	n/a	608
1996	566	10	18	14	0	n/a	n/a	608
1997	593	11	20	14	0	n/a	n/a	638
1998	649	10	25	11	0	n/a	n/a	695
1999	691	11	25	10	1	n/a	n/a	738
2000	726	19	17	9	1	n/a	n/a	772
2001	706	23	22	13	1	n/a	n/a	765
2002	738	39	20	22	0	n/a	n/a	819
2003	738	39	20	22	0	n/a	n/a	819
2004	755	38	31	30	0	n/a	n/a	854
2005	743	40	34	30	0	n/a	n/a	847
2006	724	37	32	33	0	n/a	n/a	826
2007	733	49	32	42	0	n/a	n/a	856
2008	715	61	30	40	0	n/a	n/a	846
2009	720	74	39	51	0	n/a	n/a	884
2010	707	71	38	48	0	n/a	n/a	864
2011	722	59	45	51	0	0	4	881
2012	717	57	52	58	1	1	16	902
2013	715	52	34	63	1	2	26	893
2014	672	62	37	56	2	1	37	867
2015	661	59	41	50	2	1	43	857
2016	647	63	40	45	1	1	49	846
2017	662	69	48	48	1	0	48	876
2018	682	67	48	66	2	0	49	914
2019	686	68	51	74	2	0	61	942
2020	717	81	55	88	2	0	62	1005
2021	683	80	51	102	2	0	72	990
2022	605	68	43	103	0	0	66	885
2023	570	82	32	109	1	0	79	873
2024	538	95	29	118	2	0	81	863

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at York Suburban Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	707	62.5	11.3	n/a
1989	681	58.7	11.6	n/a
1990	630	63.3	9.9	0
1991	622	65.0	9.5	n/a
1992	636	63.3	10.0	n/a
1993	631	54.0	11.7	n/a
1994	592	50.5	11.7	n/a
1995	608	51.5	11.8	n/a
1996	608	51.5	11.8	n/a
1997	638	51.7	12.3	n/a
1998	695	54.5	12.8	n/a
1999	738	55.5	13.3	n/a
2000	772	57.5	13.4	3.5
2001	765	60.8	12.6	5.4
2002	819	59.9	13.7	6.7
2003	819	59.9	13.7	6.7
2004	854	59.0	14.5	5.5
2005	847	60.0	14.1	6.5
2006	826	59.9	13.8	9.8
2007	856	61.2	14.0	9.2
2008	846	60.5	14.0	10.2
2009	884	64.1	13.8	14.6
2010	864	67.1	12.8	15.7
2011	881	70.5	12.4	20.8
2012	902	63.6	14.1	22.9
2013	893	62.2	14.3	27.8
2014	867	63.3	13.6	24.2
2015	857	62.0	13.8	23
2016	846	61.0	13.8	23
2017	876	62.2	14.0	24
2018	914	61.1	14.9	22.2
2019	942	61.0	15.4	27.9
2020	1005	61.6	16.2	32
2021	990	63.2	15.6	32.6
2022	885	63.6	13.8	33.1
2023	873	63.6	13.7	35.6
2024	863	71.1	12.1	43.7

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 Suburban Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	707	62.5	11.3	n/a
1989	681	58.7	11.6	n/a
1990	630	63.3	9.9	0
1991	622	65.0	9.5	n/a
1992	636	63.3	10.0	n/a
1993	631	54.0	11.7	n/a
1994	592	50.5	11.7	n/a
1995	608	51.5	11.8	n/a
1996	608	51.5	11.8	n/a
1997	638	51.7	12.3	n/a
1998	695	54.5	12.8	n/a
1999	738	55.5	13.3	n/a
2000	772	57.5	13.4	3.5
2001	765	60.8	12.6	5.4
2002	819	59.9	13.7	6.7
2003	819	59.9	13.7	6.7
2004	854	59.0	14.5	5.5
2005	847	60.0	14.1	6.5
2006	826	59.9	13.8	9.8
2007	856	61.2	14.0	9.2
2008	846	60.5	14.0	10.2
2009	884	64.1	13.8	14.6
2010	864	67.1	12.8	15.7
2011	881	70.5	12.4	20.8
2012	902	63.6	14.1	22.9
2013	893	62.2	14.3	27.8
2014	867	63.3	13.6	24.2
2015	857	62.0	13.8	23
2016	846	61.0	13.8	23
2017	876	62.2	14.0	24
2018	914	61.1	14.9	22.2
2019	942	61.0	15.4	27.9
2020	1005	61.6	16.2	32
2021	990	63.2	15.6	32.6
2022	885	63.6	13.8	33.1
2023	873	63.6	13.7	35.6
2024	863	71.1	12.1	43.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for York Suburban Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$17,117 (100.0%)	$17,117
2020	$07 (0.0%)	$15,114 (100.0%)	$15,121
2021	$70 (0.5%)	$14,835 (99.5%)	$14,905
2022	$250 (1.5%)	$16,923 (98.5%)	$17,173

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on York Suburban Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 34^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 31^st of 674 High schools	0.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (York Suburban Senior High School)	86.8	76.8	10%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (York Suburban Senior High School)	89.6	75.4	14.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (York Suburban Senior High School)	90.6	82.7	7.9%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	942	873	7.3%
African American	68	82	20.6%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	51	32	37.3%
Hispanic	74	109	47.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	686	570	16.9%
Two or More Races	61	79	29.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.9%	35.6%	7.7%

Schools Near York Suburban Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
York Suburban Senior High School	Public	9-12	1800 Hollywood Dr	York	17403	York County	York Suburban School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 885-1270	863	71	12.1	43.7%	538 (62.3%)	95 (11.0%)	118 (13.7%)	29 (3.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (9.4%)	87.6	57^th of 686 public high schools	91.7%		91.5	31^st of 674 public high schools	95.4%	26	65.1	66.7	86.1	$17,173	$250	$16,923
York County School of Technology	Public	9-12	2179 South Queen Street	York	17402	York County	York County School of Technology	No	No	No	No	(717) 741-0820	1,621	112	14.4	51.9%	1,081 (66.7%)	151 (9.3%)	291 (18.0%)	13 (0.8%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	81 (5.0%)	18.2	564^th of 686 public high schools	17.8%		19.7	556^th of 674 public high schools	17.5%	8	20.3	28.5	42.1
Crispus Attucks Charter School	Public, Charter	12	605 S Duke Street	York	17401	York County	Crispus Attucks Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(717) 848-3610	72	5	13.3	100.0%	5 (6.9%)	23 (31.9%)	41 (56.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.2%)								(n/a)				$31,774	$13,981	$17,794
William Penn Senior High School	Public	9-12	101 W College Ave	York	17401	York County	York City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 849-1218	1,611	99	16.2	99.9%	111 (6.9%)	603 (37.4%)	785 (48.7%)	6 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	105 (6.5%)	9.6	605^th of 686 public high schools	11.8%		5.2	639^th of 674 public high schools	5.2%	34	11.6	14.1	39.4	$16,614	$1,929	$14,686
West York Area High School	Public	9-12	1800 Bannister St	York	17404	York County	West York Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 845-6634	860	61	13.9	52.6%	465 (54.1%)	103 (12.0%)	180 (20.9%)	30 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (9.4%)	55.9	334^th of 686 public high schools	51.3%		35.1	480^th of 674 public high schools	28.8%	146	52.9	44.4	59.5	$24,722	$2,777	$21,945
Dallastown Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	700 New School Ln	Dallastown	17313	York County	Dallastown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 244-4021	2,012	118	17.0	36.0%	1,411 (70.1%)	223 (11.1%)	217 (10.8%)	52 (2.6%)	1 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	105 (5.2%)	79.3	116^th of 686 public high schools	83.1%		71.4	195^th of 674 public high schools	71.1%	79	55.9	68.1	73.2	$15,850	$429	$15,421
Central York High School	Public	9-12	601 Mundis Mill Rd	York	17406	York County	Central York School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 846-6789	1,800	112	16.0	40.8%	1,108 (61.6%)	164 (9.1%)	256 (14.2%)	98 (5.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	173 (9.6%)	76.8	145^th of 686 public high schools	78.9%		71.9	192^nd of 674 public high schools	71.5%	47	54.3	66.6	71.4	$15,737	$265	$15,472
Red Lion Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	200 Horace Mann Ave	Red Lion	17356	York County	Red Lion Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 246-1611	1,446	97	14.9	46.4%	1,120 (77.5%)	98 (6.8%)	125 (8.6%)	13 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (6.2%)	54.1	353^rd of 686 public high schools	48.5%		57.9	312^th of 674 public high schools	53.7%	41	33.5	46.2	71.9	$18,842	$185	$18,657
Northeastern Senior High School	Public	9-12	300 High St	Manchester	17345	York County	Northeastern York School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 266-3644	1,151	73	15.7	40.4%	818 (71.1%)	101 (8.8%)	120 (10.4%)	31 (2.7%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (6.4%)	78.1	131^st of 686 public high schools	80.9%		75.1	150^th of 674 public high schools	77.7%	19	62.2	61.6	71.5	$15,159	$320	$14,839
Eastern York High School	Public	9-12	720 Cool Creek Rd	Wrightsville	17368	York County	Eastern York School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 252-1551	632	48	13.0	45.4%	532 (84.2%)	15 (2.4%)	57 (9.0%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.6%)	85.5	77^th of 686 public high schools	88.8%		76.2	142^nd of 674 public high schools	78.9%	65	64.5	62.6	85.7	$17,493	$650	$16,843

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