Eastern York High School

Eastern York High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
720 Cool Creek Rd,  Wrightsville, PA
Eastern York School District
3.5
3.2
632 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
56.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
335:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
White
85.8%
Hispanic
7.6%
Black
3.2%
Two or more races
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania 104 Students
Penn State 98 Students
York College of Pennsylvania 93 Students
University of Pittsburgh 65 Students
Temple University 52 Students
Elizabethtown College 47 Students
Drexel University 36 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 35 Students
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 32 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 31 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 45 Students
Biology 44 Students
Business 31 Students
Psychology 21 Students
Education 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Early Childhood Education 16 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students
Accounting 14 Students
Elementary Education 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 125 Reviews
4.0 Junior
5/21/2024
I loved most of the teachers at my school and their willingness to help me succeed. I have become a much better and more involved person because of all of the opportunities they have given me. The teachers, specifically the band director, have put in many outside hours so that we can partiticpatre in multiple activities.
4.0 Alum
6/11/2023
Most teachers and staff are really caring, there is a good variety of enjoyable electives, and the gifted program is very supportive.
5.0 Senior
12/5/2022
Eastern York revolves around the golden knights. Blue and Gold are all school spirit. All students and staff create a great community.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
5.0 student
2/3/2019
The best thing about EYHS is the community. This is because of teachers who treat the students like family and will go above and beyond to help any student who is having difficulty who is also willing to do the work. Switching schools can be a horrifying thing but the easygoing an open nature of the...
1.0 parent
3/26/2018
Low due to administration more than teachers. Lack of desire to actually help students with issues. Would rather punitive measures that hurt student in succeeding.
3.0 parent
5/14/2014
.Lacks support of the marching band and has little appreciation of the students that put in the hard work to represent this school. There are This school falls extremely short compared to other schools in the area. Also the alert phone messages you get on you home phone from the Prnicipal are not at...
4.0 parent
10/26/2012
Seems like a good school, my kids are doing well and have a great attitude. What this school needs is to concentrate on is their marching band. It is really embarassing how other schools compare..this I do not blame on the band members or directors they are so strong to put up with what they are giv...

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Eastern York High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Wrightsville, PA, in the Lower Windsor Township neighborhood, and is served by the Eastern York School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 632 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Eastern York High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $241,187. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eastern York Middle School, Wrightsville Elementary School, Canadochly Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Wrightsville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Eastern York High School.

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