Central York High School is a large, suburban, public high school in Springettsbury Township, York County, Pennsylvania. Located at 601 Mundis Mill Road, it is the sole high school operated by the Central York School District.
Serving 1,800 students in grades 9-12, Central York High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,800 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central York High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Central York High School's student population of 1,800 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,800 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Black, Orange
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 21, 2025
School Motto
Pursuing Excellence: All Panthers. Every Day. In All Ways.
School Rankings
Central York High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central York High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1409 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
9%
14%
White
62%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central York High School's ranking?
Central York High School is ranked #1409 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Central York High School often compared to?
Central York High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dallastown Area Sr. High School, York Suburban Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central York High School?
The graduation rate of Central York High School is 93%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Central York High School?
1,800 students attend Central York High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Central York High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central York High School?
Central York High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central York High School offer ?
Central York High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Central York High School part of?
Central York High School is part of Central York School District.
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