At a glance
Reported students
859
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
69.56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
319
York Suburban SHS: 859 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. 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
- 942
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66.79
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about York Suburban SHS
York Suburban SHS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in York. It is one of 6 current school records connected to York Suburban SD. NCES reports 859 students for 2024–25.
Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 13.3:1 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 (61.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.9%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking York Suburban SHS
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 69.56 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.2%
- Hispanic14.9%
- Black10.7%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.7%
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
12 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
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 York Suburban SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
York Suburban MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
743 reported students
East York El Sch
Elementary · Grades 03–05
321 reported students
Yorkshire El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–02
317 reported students
Indian Rock El Sch
Elementary · Grades 03–05
314 reported students
Valley View El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–02
286 reported students
Public schools near York Suburban SHS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| York County School of Technology High · York County School of Technology | 09–12 | 1,615 | 1.3 mi |
| Crispus Attucks CS High · Charter · Crispus Attucks CS | 12–12 | 78 | 1.5 mi |
| William Penn SHS High · York City SD | 09–12 | 1,681 | 2 mi |
| West York Area HS High · West York Area SD | 09–12 | 851 | 4 mi |
| Dallastown Area SHS High · Dallastown Area SD | 09–12 | 2,046 | 4.4 mi |
| Central York HS High · Central York SD | 09–12 | 1,756 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about York Suburban SHS
What grades does York Suburban SHS serve?
York Suburban SHS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in York Suburban SD.
How many students attend York Suburban SHS?
York Suburban SHS reported 859 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 942 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at York Suburban SHS?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 859 students and 69.56 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is York Suburban SHS a public, charter, or magnet school?
York Suburban SHS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on York Suburban SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is York Suburban SHS in?
York Suburban SHS is part of York Suburban SD, based in York, PA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near York Suburban SHS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include York County School of Technology (1.3 mi), Crispus Attucks CS (1.5 mi), William Penn SHS (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.