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York Public Schools

Maine · Public School District
4
Schools
1,537
Students
$23,945
Per-Pupil Spend
+67% nat'l
13.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-38pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

York Public Schools is a public school district in Maine serving 1,537 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,945 is above average for a US public school district. Only 14% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Coastal Ridge Elementary02–04353
Village Elementary School-YorkKG–01204
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
York Middle School05–08464
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
York High School09–12516
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,945+67% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
13%
83%
State
13.4%
Local (property tax)
83.5%
Federal
3.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (83%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,537
Students
14%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $23,945 per pupil — 67% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 14% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in York Public Schools?
York Public Schools has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,537 students.
What is the graduation rate for York Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does York Public Schools spend per student?
York Public Schools spends $23,945 per pupil — 67% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in York Public Schools?
14% of students in York Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in York Public Schools?
No, York Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does York Public Schools serve?
York Public Schools serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for York Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in York Public Schools is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.