York Comprehensive High School

York Comprehensive High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
275 Alexander Love Hwy E,  York, SC
York School District No. 1
4.2
4.5
1,525 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
81%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
56.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
296:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
White
64.5%
Black
17.9%
Hispanic
10.4%
Two or more races
6.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
University of South Carolina 259 Students
Clemson University 214 Students
College of Charleston 183 Students
Winthrop University 173 Students
York Technical College 148 Students
Lander University 126 Students
Coastal Carolina University 120 Students
University of South Carolina - Upstate 102 Students
Anderson University - South Carolina 101 Students
Furman University 80 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 94 Students
Business 75 Students
Psychology 72 Students
Biology 69 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 38 Students
Early Childhood Education 27 Students
Elementary Education 24 Students
Political Science and Government 23 Students
Computer Science 22 Students
Dental Hygiene 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 274 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/7/2024
YCHS is a school in a small town. There's not much more people care about here than the sports and themselves. One thing I wish would change is the acceptance of more diversity because it is all over the school yet most people who are different are pushed aside and made fun of with little help from admin.
5.0 Senior
2/6/2024
My highschool experience was really good. I started when covid hit and the first two years flew by. Met alot of new people and overall it was very good.
5.0 Senior
1/23/2024
York Comprehensive High school is an excellent place to learn with community involvement and support.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
4.0 parent
11/29/2014
I have 2 daughters that attended York Comprehensive, one that graduated in 2010 from the former high school and one that transferred in 10th grade to the SC Governor's School for Science and Math. As every parent wants the best for their children I am without exception. York offered a great connecti...
5.0 teacher
1/21/2012
YCHS is a school where you would want your child to be! The new school facility is amazing -- probably the best in the state! I'd invite any former graduate to return for a tour so you can see how far we have come! I enjoy going to work every day -- the administration is supportive and student-focus...

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York Comprehensive High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in York, SC, in the York neighborhood, and is served by the York School District No. 1 in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 1,525 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. York Comprehensive High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 81%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $422,453. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lake Pointe Academy, York Middle School, York Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near York Comprehensive High School.

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