York Suburban High School is a Middle-States accredited, comprehensive four-year high school with an enrollment of 850 students located in Spring Garden Township in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Serving 863 students in grades 9-12, York Suburban Sr. High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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: 863 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
York Suburban Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
York Suburban Sr. High School's student population of 863 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
863 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
Black, Orange
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. May 27, 2026
School Rankings
York Suburban Sr. High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of York Suburban Sr. 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
#112 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
11%
14%
White
62%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
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: Trojan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is York Suburban Sr. High School's ranking?
York Suburban Sr. High School is ranked #112 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are York Suburban Sr. High School often compared to?
York Suburban Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dallastown Area Sr. High School, Central York High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of York Suburban Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of York Suburban Sr. High School is 86%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend York Suburban Sr. High School?
863 students attend York Suburban Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of York Suburban Sr. High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of York Suburban Sr. High School?
York Suburban Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does York Suburban Sr. High School offer ?
York Suburban Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is York Suburban Sr. High School part of?
York Suburban Sr. High School is part of York Suburban School District.
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