District Overview
Headquartered at 31 N Pershing Avenue in York, Pennsylvania, the York City School District is an active, traditional public school district serving the educational needs of a vibrant small city within the broader York-Hanover metropolitan region. Operating nine school buildings, the district delivers a comprehensive academic curriculum spanning from pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade. Currently educating 6,341 students, the district fosters an inclusive environment characterized by a richly diverse student body comprising 2,906 Hispanic students, 2,686 Black students, 418 White students, and 299 multiracial students, along with Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander learners.

To support its growing community, the district maintains a robust organizational workforce totaling 1,426 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes 894 full-time equivalent teachers, 42 instructional aides, and 490 support staff personnel dedicated to academic achievement, administrative operations, and student well-being. As a central pillar of local public education, the York City School District provides structured learning pathways that guide students from early childhood through high school graduation. Families, students, and researchers seeking further details on district initiatives and community resources can connect with the administration directly at (717) 845-3571 or visit their official online portal at http://www.ycs.k12.pa.us/.
9
Total Schools
6,341
Total Students
894.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for York City SD
Demographic Student Count
White418
Hispanic2,906
Black2,686
Asian26
Two or More299
American Indian4
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    2,906 (45.8%)
  • Black
    2,686 (42.4%)
  • White
    418 (6.6%)
  • Two or More
    299 (4.7%)
  • Asian
    26 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in York City SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary8
Middle0
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:9
Students:6,341*
Teachers (FTE):894.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.1
Schools in York City SD
Found 9 Schools
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th