At a glance
Reported students
2,590
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
181.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
489
York Comm High School: 2,590 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
14.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,703
- Teachers (FTE)
- 216.14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about York Comm High School
York Comm High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Elmhurst. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Elmhurst SD 205. NCES reports 2,590 students for 2024–25.
Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, above the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%). English learners represent 5.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 33 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking York Comm High School
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 181.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 9 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 9
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2.6
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 3.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69%
- Hispanic19%
- Black1.5%
- Asian6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
33 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Elmhurst SD 205
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bryan Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
687 reported students
Sandburg Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
633 reported students
Conrad Fischer Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
584 reported students
Hawthorne Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
568 reported students
Lincoln Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
527 reported students
Churchville Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
489 reported students
Public schools near York Comm High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrook High School High · DuPage HSD 88 | 09–12 | 1,983 | 2.5 mi |
| Proviso West High School High · Proviso Twp HSD 209 | 09–12 | 1,870 | 3.3 mi |
| West Leyden High School High · Leyden CHSD 212 | 09–12 | 1,687 | 3.4 mi |
| Glenbard East High School High · Glenbard Twp HSD 87 | 09–12 | 2,311 | 3.9 mi |
| Partners for Success-DuPage ROE High · DuPage ROE | 06–12 | 0 | 4.3 mi |
| DuPage Alop High · DuPage ROE | 09–12 | 0 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about York Comm High School
What grades does York Comm High School serve?
York Comm High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Elmhurst SD 205.
How many students attend York Comm High School?
York Comm High School reported 2,590 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,703 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at York Comm High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 2,590 students and 181.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is York Comm High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
York Comm High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elmhurst SD 205 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of York Comm High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is York Comm High School in?
York Comm High School is part of Elmhurst SD 205, based in Elmhurst, IL, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near York Comm High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Willowbrook High School (2.5 mi), Proviso West High School (3.3 mi), West Leyden High School (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.