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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
The gist

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 Spry.

K–35 elementary schoolsDallastown Area School District
7–8Dallastown Area MSDallastown Area School District
9–12Dallastown Area SHSDallastown Area School District

Test scores vs. PA

2020–21
Math 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.

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