For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,474 students in 17403, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 17403, PA are York Suburban Sr. High School and William Penn Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 17403 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 17403, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 17403 have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is York Suburban Sr. High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17403, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
York Suburban Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Hollywood Dr
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1270
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1270
Grades: 9-12
| 863 students
Rank: #22.
William Penn Sr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 W College Ave
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1218
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1218
Grades: 9-12
| 1,611 students
17403, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Helen Thackston Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
625 East Philadelphia St.
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-6160
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-6160
Grades: 5-12
| 497 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 17403, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 17403, PA include York Suburban Sr. High School and William Penn Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in 17403?
2 public high schools are located in 17403.
What is the racial composition of students in 17403?
17403 public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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