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Best York County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public high schools serving 20,935 students in York County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in York County, PA are York Suburban Sr. High School, Eastern York High School and Susquehannock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in York County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
York County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is York County School Of Technology, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in York County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
York Suburban Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1800 Hollywood Dr
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1270
Gr: 9-12 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Eastern York High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
720 Cool Creek Rd
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-1551
Gr: 9-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Susquehannock High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3280 Fissels Church Rd
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Gr: 9-12 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
South Western Sr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Bowman Rd
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4807
Gr: 9-12 | 1,380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Northeastern Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 High St
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-3644
Gr: 9-12 | 1,189 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Spring Grove Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1490 Roth Church Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Gr: 9-12 | 1,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Red Land Sr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
560 Fishing Creek Rd
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 938-6561
Gr: 9-12 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Kennard-dale High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
393 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4871
Gr: 9-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Dallastown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 New School Ln
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
Gr: 9-12 | 2,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Dover Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4500 Intermediate Ave
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8066
Gr: 9-12 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Northern High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
653 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Gr: 9-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Hanover Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 Moul Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Gr: 8-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Central York High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Mundis Mill Rd
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
Gr: 9-12 | 1,756 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
West York Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Bannister St
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-6634
Gr: 9-12 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1515.
Red Lion Area Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Horace Mann Ave
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 246-1611
Gr: 9-12 | 1,363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1616.
York Academy Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
32 West North Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 801-3900
Gr: K-12 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1717.
York County School Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2179 South Queen Street
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-0820
Gr: 9-12 | 1,615 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1818.
William Penn Sr. High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W College Ave
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1218
Gr: 9-12 | 1,681 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Crispus Attucks Charter School
Charter School
605 S Duke Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 848-3610
Gr: 12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Pennwood Cyber Charter School
Charter School
2951 Whiteford Road
York, PA 17402
(272) 236-9694
Gr: K-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
York County Detention Center (Ycdc)
3400 Concord Dr
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
Gr: 4-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in York County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in York County, PA include York Suburban Sr. High School, Eastern York High School and Susquehannock High School.
How many public high schools are located in York County?
19 public high schools are located in York County.
What is the racial composition of students in York County?
York County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in York County are often viewed compared to one another?

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