William Penn SHS

1,681 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

William Penn Senior High School, located at 101 W. College Ave in York, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary high school for the York City School District. As a historic institution situated in the heart of York, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is often referred to as "The Penn." The campus is recognized for its iconic architecture and serves a diverse student body, acting as a central hub for academic, athletic, and extracurricular engagement within the city.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for various post-secondary paths, including college, vocational training, and the workforce. Beyond core academic subjects, William Penn provides a range of programs, including Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities, arts, and competitive athletic programs known as the "Bearcats." The school emphasizes community partnership and student development, striving to provide its diverse population with the resources and support necessary to succeed in an evolving educational landscape.

1,681

Total Students

98.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Penn SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	791
Black	658
Asian	10
Two or More	111

Hispanic
791 (47.1%)
Black
658 (39.1%)
White
111 (6.6%)
Two or More
111 (6.6%)
Asian
10 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	York City SD
Phone:	(717)849-1218
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,681
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 528

Grade 10 506

Grade 11 340

Grade 12 307