York Catholic High School:
York Catholic High School (YCHS), located in the City of York, York County (81 miles west of Philadelphia), Pennsylvania, is an accredited, co-educational institution offering grades seven through twelve. We base both our curriculum and our extra-curricular activities on the Gospel values of Jesus Christ as articulated in the Roman Catholic tradition. We strive to provide a safe, family-oriented environment that will encourage sound academics and respect for self and others. Students are encouraged and challenged to develop a mature, faith-filled and moral vision of themselves and their world spiritually, socially, intellectually, emotionally, and physically.
Academics:
- Curriculum includes modified academic college prep, academic college prep, honors and advanced placement levels of study
- Additional college dual credit options available in social studies and foreign language
- Current seniors’ average SAT scores well above both state and national averages
- Current average class size is 20 and current student/teacher ratio is 15/1 95% of graduating seniors pursue further education
- Weekly ineligibility/failure check for athletic/extracurricular participation
- Dedicated, certified faculty
- Art and music programs
- Online access to homework and grades
- Middles States accreditation
Athletics:
- Basketball
- Track
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Football
- Soccer
- Baseball
- Girls' Volleyball
- Softball
- Lacrosse
- Tennis
- Cheerleading
- Swimming (with York High)
- Wrestling (with York Tech)
Religious Program:
- School day begins and ends with a prayer
- Frequent reception of the Sacraments
- Mandatory community service
- Daily religious instruction part of curriculum
- Annual retreats for all students