York Comm High School

355 W Saint Charles Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126

www.elmhurst205.org

2,590 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

York Community High School (York High School), located in Elmhurst, Illinois, is a large, highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As the sole public high school in Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205, it serves as a central hub for the community and is well-known for its extensive academic offerings, including a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors classes, and elective programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary education.

Beyond its academic reputation, York is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular culture and long-standing athletic tradition. The school maintains a competitive sports program and a diverse selection of clubs, performing arts groups, and student organizations that foster school spirit and student engagement. With a sprawling campus and a commitment to comprehensive education, York Community High School remains a cornerstone of the Elmhurst community, consistently ranking as one of the top-performing high schools in the state of Illinois.

2,590

Total Students

181.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for York Comm High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,788
Hispanic	493
Black	40
Asian	155
Two or More	111
American Indian	2

White
1,788 (69.1%)
Hispanic
493 (19.0%)
Asian
155 (6.0%)
Two or More
111 (4.3%)
Black
40 (1.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elmhurst SD 205
Phone:	(630)617-2400
Website:	http://www.elmhurst205.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,590
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	181.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 618

Grade 10 646

Grade 11 633

Grade 12 693