For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,474 students in 17403, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 17403, PA are York Suburban Sr. High School and William Penn Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 17403 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 17403, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 17403 have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is York Suburban Sr. High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17403, PA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
York Suburban Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1800 Hollywood Dr
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1270
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1270
Gr: 9-12 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
William Penn Sr. High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 W College Ave
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1218
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1218
Gr: 9-12 | 1,611 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
17403, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Helen Thackston Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
625 East Philadelphia St.
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-6160
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-6160
Gr: 5-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 17403, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 17403, PA include York Suburban Sr. High School and William Penn Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in 17403?
2 public high schools are located in 17403.
What is the racial composition of students in 17403?
17403 public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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