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West York Area School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 2 towns

Serves West Manchester Township and West York.

Students
2,750
Schools
5
Spent per student
$21,465
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
13:1
Debt
$48.0M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about West York Area School District

  • School Grade C+: better than 43% of Pennsylvania districts
  • Math proficiency 8 pts below the state
  • 13 students per teacher
  • Debt of $48.0M, about $17,456 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Winterstown.

K–6N Hopewell-Winterstown El SchRed Lion Area School District
7–8Red Lion Area JHSRed Lion Area School District
9–12Red Lion Area SHSRed Lion Area School District

Test scores vs. PA

2020–21
Math proficiency29%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)91%
State average 87.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$21,465 per student · 1% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 58%Support & administration 39%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 63%State 31%Federal 6%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
2,758’20
2,702’21
2,757’22
2,774’23
2,750’24

About steady.

Students
White 52%Hispanic 23%Black 12%Two or more races 10%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

5 public schools.

Towns served

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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