York High School

yhs.yorkschools.org

498 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

York High School, located at 1 Robert Stevens Drive in York, Maine, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local community. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program that balances core curriculum requirements with a variety of elective courses, preparing students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment, emphasizing student achievement, personal growth, and active participation in the greater York community.

Beyond the classroom, York High School offers a robust array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. These programs are designed to encourage student engagement, leadership, and school spirit. By integrating rigorous academic standards with diverse co-curricular opportunities, York High School aims to develop well-rounded citizens who are equipped with the skills and experiences necessary to succeed in a global society.

498

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for York High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	456
Hispanic	13
Black	4
Asian	7
Two or More	15
American Indian	3

White
456 (91.6%)
Two or More
15 (3.0%)
Hispanic
13 (2.6%)
Asian
7 (1.4%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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:	York Public Schools
Phone:	(207)363-3621
Website:	http://yhs.yorkschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 9 125

Grade 10 115

Grade 11 139

Grade 12 119