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William Penn SHS

101 W College Ave, York, PA, 17403

Ranked 503 of 585 in Pennsylvania

Top schools in York
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

William Penn SHS

101 W College Ave, York, PA, 17403

About William Penn SHS

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 5%
Reading 25%
State average proficiency is 5% in Math and 25% in Reading.
99
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
9
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1611
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 6.89%
Asian 0.37%
Hispanic 48.73%
Black 37.43%
Two+ Races 6.52%
Native Am. 0%
White
6.89%
Asian
0.37%
Hispanic
48.73%
Black
37.43%
Two+ Races
6.52%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1611
47.86%
771 Female
52.14%
840 Male

Student Population

1611 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

322 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

William Penn SHS Contact Information

Address

101 W College Ave, York, PA, 17403

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Phone

(717) 849-1218

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TOP 503 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at William Penn SHS

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM to 1:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The William Penn Senior High School supports new academic resources, expanded after-school programming and additional student support services within the School District of the City of York. The district also increased professional development opportunities for educators, and added resources for multilingual learners and their families. New funding has helped improve student-focused programs aimed at boosting college.

FAQ

Q1. What are the extra-curricular activities at William Penn SHS?

Ans. Students can participate in sports teams, music programs, clubs, leadership organizations and other activities sponsored by the school.

Q2. Does William Penn SHS have career and technical education programs?

Ans. Yes, students have access to career-focused programs and vocational learning opportunities through partnerships with the district.

Q3. Are there counseling services available to students at William Penn SHS?

Ans. Yes, the school has services for academic counseling, mental health, and college and career guidance.

Q4. What kind of arts programs does the school offer?

Ans. William Penn SHS has programs such as band, choir, theater and visual arts for students interested in creative activities.

Q5. What college readiness support does William Penn SHS offer?

Ans. SAT opportunities, counseling services and post-secondary planning resources are offered at school to assist in college readiness.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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