D−
York City School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12
Serves York.
Students
6,306
Schools
9
Spent per student
$21,770
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
14:1
Debt
$39.1M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about York City School District
- School Grade D−: better than 2% of Pennsylvania districts
- Math proficiency 33 pts below the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 22 pts below the state
- 14 students per teacher
- Debt of $39.1M, about $6,197 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Hershey.
K–1Hershey Early Childhood CtrDerry Township School District
2–3Hershey Primary El SchDerry Township School District
6–8Hershey MSDerry Township School District
9–12Hershey HSDerry Township School District
Test scores vs. PA
2020–21Math proficiency4%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)66%
State average 87.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$21,770 per student · 0% above PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 58%Support & administration 37%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 21%State 63%Federal 15%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
6,072’20
6,190’21
6,045’22
6,197’23
6,306’24
Up 3.9% since 2020.
Students
Hispanic 46%Black 42%White 7%Two or more races 5%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
9 public schools.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.