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William Penn Sr. High School vs. West York Area High School

Should you attend William Penn Sr. High School or West York Area High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
William Penn Sr. High School
101 W College Ave
York, PA 17403
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
West York Area High School
1800 Bannister St
York, PA 17404
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

William Penn Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

West York Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,611 students in grades 9-12, William Penn Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 860 students in grades 9-12, West York Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,611 students
860 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at William Penn Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West York Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William Penn Sr. High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West York Area High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
61 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at William Penn Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West York Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at William Penn Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the York City School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West York Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West York Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#2711 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1462 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of William Penn Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West York Area High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
5%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Penn Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the York City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West York Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West York Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
6%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Penn Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the York City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West York Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West York Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Penn Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the York City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West York Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West York Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
92%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of William Penn Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the York City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West York Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the West York Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of William Penn Sr. High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West York Area High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
611
213
Grade 10 Students
403
253
Grade 11 Students
314
210
Grade 12 Students
283
184
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at William Penn Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the York City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West York Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West York Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
49%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at William Penn Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the York City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West York Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West York Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
37%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at William Penn Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the York City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West York Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West York Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
7%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at William Penn Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the York City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West York Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West York Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at William Penn Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the York City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West York Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West York Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of William Penn Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the York City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West York Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West York Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at William Penn Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the York City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West York Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West York Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(13-14 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at William Penn Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the York City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West York Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West York Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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