York Community High School

York Community High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
355 W Saint Charles Rd,  Elmhurst, IL
Elmhurst School District No. 205
4.0
3.5
2,829 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Erin Deluga
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
183
Full Time Teachers
183
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
33
AP Pass Rate
88.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
272:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.2%
Female
44.8%
White
68.7%
Hispanic
19.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.4%
Two or more races
3.4%
Black
1.6%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#23 Best HS For Athletes in Illinois
#29 Best Public HS in Illinois
#36 Best College Prep Public HS in Illinois
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 589 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 407 Students
University of Iowa 367 Students
Michigan State University 360 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington 355 Students
Purdue University 297 Students
Illinois State University 266 Students
Loyola University Chicago 262 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 257 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 257 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 344 Students
Psychology 219 Students
Biology 164 Students
Finance 154 Students
Nursing 145 Students
Marketing 132 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 103 Students
Computer Science 99 Students
Engineering 84 Students
Economics 75 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 514 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/3/2025
I love the school, and I feel like it has prepared me for my next 4 years of education while still being very enjoyable. The teachers and athletics are huge highlights for me and I feel like I have made lasting relationships throughout my time here.
5.0 Alum
7/25/2024
I liked York High School for its excellent academic programs, supportive teachers, diverse extracurricular activities, and the vibrant, inclusive community.
4.0 Senior
2/10/2024
I loved my experience at York. I was a three sport athlete and loved the support and commitment my coaches gave me. I also enjoyed the challenging academics offered and the the music program that had a variety of opportunities and support.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 14 Reviews
1.0 student
11/3/2023
The snobbiness and elitism so rampant in the city of Elmhurst unfortunately carries over to York High School. The school is so huge, many students falll through the cracks. Like the city of Elmhurst, the school also wants to maintain an appearance of perfection and superiority, very ugly attitude.
5.0 parent
7/27/2023
Amazing school for special needs kids. Hands on guidance.
1.0 other
6/4/2023
If you don’t play the politics game your child is ostracized. I am shocked by how much drugs and bullied there are in this prestige school. The parents troll other parents to get them to cover up so their town can stay exactly how they want it. So much racism and discrimination but it gets covered u...
4.0 other
5/7/2023
Me and all my siblings has gone through york and unfortunately from when my older sister went there to when my younger sister goes there now. I have witnessed the English program turn into what I would consider heavily left winged very much pushing a agenda on students. The math program is good if y...

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York Community High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Elmhurst, IL, in the Elmhurst neighborhood, and is served by the Elmhurst School District No. 205 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 2,829 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. York Community High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $845,210. Discover additional schools in the area, like Proviso West High School, IC Catholic Prep, Timothy Christian Schools, and more. Learn more about what Elmhurst has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near York Community High School.

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