Private schools in Pennsylvania: Catholic schools in York PA, private high school for girls, boys, Christian college preparatory education, advanced placement courses, honors programs for young men & women
York Catholic High School: York Catholic High School (YCHS), located in the City of York, York County, 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.
York Catholic High School is located in the City of York (known as the White Rose City), south central Pennsylvania. York City is located 81 miles west of Philadelphia, PA, and 186 miles south west of New York City, NY. Our students come from York County and the surrounding areas. Catholicism is not an admission requirement.
To YCHS via 83 North:
83 North to Exit 18 in York. At the top of the ramp, turn left onto Mt. Rose Avenue. Go approximately 1-½ miles to Vander Avenue on your left. Turn left onto Vander Avenue at CSR - Consolidated Scrap Resources (Darrah's Auto Body is across the street). Go 1-½ blocks (watch out for the big bump at the stop sign). York Catholic will be on your left.
To YCHS via 83 South:
83 South to Exit 18 in York. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Mt. Rose Avenue. Go approximately 1-½ miles to Vander Avenue on your left. Turn left onto Vander Avenue at CSR - Consolidated Scrap Resources (Darrah's Auto Body is across the street). Go 1-½ blocks (watch out for the big bump at the stop sign). York Catholic will be on your left.
To YCHS from Reading:
Take 222 South to Route 30 West. When you come to traffic lights outside York, go to second light (Sherman Street) and turn left. Follow Sherman Street until it ends. At that light, turn right. Go approximately 2 blocks to Vander Avenue on your left. Turn left onto Vander Avenue at CSR - Consolidated Scrap Resources (Darrah's Auto Body is across the street). Go 1-½ blocks (watch out for the big bump at the stop sign). York Catholic will be on your left.
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College Preparatory / High School Academic Programs:
Academic Departments / Subjects include:
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- Latin
- French
- Spanish
- Fine Arts
- Music
- Mathematics
- Physical Education
- Science
- Social Studies
- Technology Education
- Theology
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