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York Suburban Senior High School

Public Grades 9-12

45^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 681 Pennsylvania High Schools

Better than 93% of Pennsylvania high schools

Summary

York Suburban Senior High School is a public high school serving 863 students in grades 9-12 in York, Pennsylvania, part of the highly-ranked York Suburban School District. This school consistently performs among the top high schools in the state, with strong academic achievement, high graduation rates, and a commitment to serving a diverse student population.

York Suburban Senior High School has maintained a statewide ranking between 13 and 57 over the past 10 years, with impressive performance on Keystone Exams - 70.5% proficient or better in Algebra I, 71.5% in Biology, and 86.3% in Literature. The school's four-year graduation rate ranges from 85.0% to 87.9%, on par with or better than nearby high-performing schools like Dallastown Area Senior High School and Central York High School. While the percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients is lower than the state average, the school still serves a diverse student population and sees strong performance from subgroups.

The York Suburban School District has demonstrated a commitment to investing in its students, with spending per student increasing from $14,905 in 2020-2021 to $20,415 in 2022-2023. This investment, combined with the school's consistently high academic achievement, graduation rates, and dedication to serving all students, make York Suburban Senior High School a standout educational institution in the region.

859

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,993

Per pupil spending ?

43.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1800 Hollywood Dr
York, PA 17403-4256

(717) 885-1270

District: York Suburban School District

Feeder schools for York Suburban Senior High School:

Elementary:	East York Elementary School
	Indian Rock Elementary School
	Valley View Elementary School
	Yorkshire Elementary School
Middle:	York Suburban Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.2%

Hispanic:

14.9%

African American:

10.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 66th percentile in 2022 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (76% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Pennsylvania high schools

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Pennsylvania average (89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

District avg72%

Pennsylvania avg52%

45^th of 681

Pennsylvania public high schools ?

Top 7%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 2% (2015) to top 7% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

52^nd of 606York Suburban School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	90.8	45 of 681	93.4%	★★★★★
2024	87.6	57 of 686	91.7%	★★★★★
2023	91.5	31 of 674	95.4%	★★★★★
2022	68.5	214 of 634	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	89.0	20 of 537	96.3%	★★★★★
2019	88.5	34 of 693	95.1%	★★★★★
2018	87.9	28 of 673	95.8%	★★★★★
2017	88.9	22 of 663	96.7%	★★★★★
2016	85.7	39 of 677	94.2%	★★★★★
2015	90.6	13 of 680	98.1%	★★★★★
2014	90.7	17 of 580	97.1%	★★★★★
2013	90.4	19 of 591	96.8%	★★★★★
2012	81.0	77 of 664	88.4%	★★★★☆
2011	82.2	63 of 660	90.5%	★★★★★
2010	57.4	329 of 649	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	80.3	85 of 632	86.6%	★★★★☆
2008	76.4	115 of 621	81.5%	★★★★☆
2007	74.3	127 of 615	79.3%	★★★★☆
2006	83.4	54 of 604	91.1%	★★★★★
2005	83.2	64 of 593	89.2%	★★★★☆
2004	81.7	92 of 590	84.4%	★★★★☆
2003	87.4	49 of 583	91.6%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	77.0	55 of 276	80.1%	★★★★☆
2024	93.9	13 of 284	95.4%	★★★★★
2023	93.9	12 of 260	95.4%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	79.9	73 of 524	86.1%	★★★★☆
2024	86.8	55 of 513	89.3%	★★★★☆
2023	84.0	57 of 502	88.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	87.1	54 of 657	91.8%	★★★★★
2024	85.1	74 of 665	88.9%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	86.2	34 of 287	88.2%	★★★★☆
2024	71.8	64 of 274	76.6%	★★★★☆
2023	76.1	42 of 252	83.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	89.7	48 of 651	92.6%	★★★★★
2024	84.2	77 of 664	88.4%	★★★★☆
2023	91.8	28 of 652	95.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	92.4	40 of 660	93.9%	★★★★★
2024	88.6	54 of 662	91.8%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	88.7	17 of 165	89.7%	★★★★★
2024	63.0	55 of 150	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.5	48 of 129	62.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	94.9	20 of 583	96.6%	★★★★★
2024	91.6	35 of 595	94.1%	★★★★★
2023	95.0	14 of 577	97.6%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)97th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)94th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)93rd percentile~ school

Female (2025)92nd percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)90th percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2025)88th percentile-5 vs school

Disabled (2025)86th percentile-7 vs school

African American (2025)80th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Literature86%+24 vs state

Biology72%+22 vs state

Algebra I70%+26 vs state

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by a student
Thursday, May 5, 2016

Very high performing high school with amazing teachers. Close Quote

by a student
Tuesday, June 9, 2009

An amazing school for advanced students, and decent (but not quite as good) for those in the middle tier. Close Quote

Schools Near York Suburban Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
York Suburban Senior High School	Public	9-12	1800 Hollywood Dr	York	17403	York County	York Suburban School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 885-1270	859	70	12.3	43.9%	526 (61.2%)	92 (10.7%)	128 (14.9%)	36 (4.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (8.7%)	90.8	45^th of 681 public high schools	93.4%		87.6	57^th of 686 public high schools	91.7%	12	70.5	71.5	86.3	$17,993	$23	$17,971
York County School of Technology	Public	9-12	2179 South Queen Street	York	17402	York County	York County School of Technology	No	No	No	No	(717) 741-0820	1,615	113	14.2	52.1%	1,067 (66.1%)	136 (8.4%)	311 (19.3%)	14 (0.9%)	8 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (4.9%)	31.4	493^rd of 681 public high schools	27.6%		18.2	564^th of 686 public high schools	17.8%	71	36.4	36.2	45.4
Crispus Attucks Charter School	Public, Charter	12	605 S Duke Street	York	17401	York County	Crispus Attucks Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(717) 848-3610	78	5	14.4	92.3%	4 (5.1%)	32 (41.0%)	40 (51.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)				$763	$82	$681
William Penn Senior High School	Public	9-12	101 W College Ave	York	17403	York County	York City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 849-1218	1,681	98	17.1	95.7%	111 (6.6%)	658 (39.1%)	791 (47.1%)	10 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	111 (6.6%)	5.6	631^st of 681 public high schools	7.3%		9.6	605^th of 686 public high schools	11.8%	26	9.1	14.1	27.9	$22,507	$2,861	$19,647
West York Area High School	Public	9-12	1800 Bannister St	York	17404	York County	West York Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 845-6634	851	64	13.2	53.1%	449 (52.8%)	103 (12.1%)	190 (22.3%)	26 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (9.8%)	46.3	418^th of 681 public high schools	38.6%		55.9	334^th of 686 public high schools	51.3%	84	43.4	40.0	58.5	$22,990	$1,379	$21,610
Dallastown Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	700 New School Ln	Dallastown	17313	York County	Dallastown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 244-4021	2,046	118	17.2	35.4%	1,431 (69.9%)	240 (11.7%)	224 (10.9%)	53 (2.6%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	91 (4.4%)	77.7	141^st of 681 public high schools	79.3%		79.3	116^th of 686 public high schools	83.1%	25	59.7	67.7	68.2	$16,941	$83	$16,858
Central York High School	Public	9-12	601 Mundis Mill Rd	York	17406	York County	Central York School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 846-6789	1,756	120	14.6	41.9%	1,055 (60.1%)	180 (10.3%)	255 (14.5%)	98 (5.6%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	166 (9.5%)	75.5	157^th of 681 public high schools	76.9%		76.8	145^th of 686 public high schools	78.9%	12	52.4	64.9	72.6	$17,485	$53	$17,433
Red Lion Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	200 Horace Mann Ave	Red Lion	17356	York County	Red Lion Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 246-1611	1,363	107	12.7	49.2%	1,070 (78.5%)	83 (6.1%)	121 (8.9%)	12 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (5.6%)	49.5	380^th of 681 public high schools	44.2%		54.1	353^rd of 686 public high schools	48.5%	27	44.1	43.3	59.3	$19,057	$342	$18,715
Northeastern Senior High School	Public	9-12	300 High St	Manchester	17345	York County	Northeastern York School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 266-3644	1,189	74	16.0	39.1%	816 (68.6%)	106 (8.9%)	136 (11.4%)	46 (3.9%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (6.7%)	74.3	169^th of 681 public high schools	75.2%		78.1	131^st of 686 public high schools	80.9%	38	55.4	58.8	72.7	$16,614	$1,198	$15,416
Eastern York High School	Public	9-12	720 Cool Creek Rd	Wrightsville	17368	York County	Eastern York School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 252-1551	640	53	12.1	44.8%	532 (83.1%)	17 (2.7%)	61 (9.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.4%)	80.1	116^th of 681 public high schools	83.0%		85.5	77^th of 686 public high schools	88.8%	39	61.1	58.4	79.9	$21,543	$3,154	$18,389

Frequently Asked Questions about York Suburban Senior High School

What district is York Suburban Senior High School in?

York Suburban School District

Is York Suburban Senior High School a good school?

Yes. York Suburban Senior High School ranks in the top 6.6% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend York Suburban Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 859 students attended York Suburban Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of York Suburban Senior High School?

Students at York Suburban Senior High School are 61% White, 15% Hispanic, 11% African American, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What schools feed into York Suburban Senior High School?

York Suburban Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East York Elementary School
Elementary : Indian Rock Elementary School
Elementary : Valley View Elementary School
Elementary : Yorkshire Elementary School
Middle : York Suburban Middle School

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