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William Penn SHS
PublicHighGrades 9–12
101 W College Ave, York, PA 17403 · (717) 849-1218 · Part of York City School District
Students
1,681
Students per teacher
17:1
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about William Penn SHS
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 15 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 48 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 13% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 55%
Location
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101 W College Ave, York
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9528
Grade 10506
Grade 11340
Grade 12307
Enrollment over time
1,487’20
1,548’21
1,534’22
1,611’23
1,681’24
Up 13% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 47%Black 39%White 7%Two or more races 7%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.