Serving 498 students in grades 9-12, York High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
York High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
York High School's student population of 498 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
York High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of York High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#615 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
23%
Black
2%
7%
White
78%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is York High School's ranking?
York High School is ranked #615 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are York High School often compared to?
York High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellevue West Sr High School, South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of York High School?
The graduation rate of York High School is 95%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend York High School?
498 students attend York High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of York High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of York High School?
York High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does York High School offer ?
York High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is York High School part of?
York High School is part of York School District.
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