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| York County School of Technology | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 2179 S Queen St, York, PA 17402 York, Pennsylvania 17402 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°55′49″N 76°41′05″W / 39.9302°N 76.6847°W / 39.9302; -76.6847 |
| Information | |
| Type | Public vocational high school |
| NCES School ID | 422681005168 |
| Teaching staff | 112.00 (on an FTE basis) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,679 (2017-2018) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.99 |
| Color(s) | Green and white |
| Mascot | Spartan |
| Newspaper | York Tech Times |
| Yearbook | The Epic |
| Website | www |
York County School of Technology (YCST, formerly York County Area Vocational-Technical School) is a public vocational high school in York, Pennsylvania, United States. The school accepts students from 14 sending school districts within York County.
The technical areas, commonly called "shops", are divided into three academies: Arts and Human Services, Engineering and Construction, and Manufacturing and Transportation. The school colors and mascot are identical to those of York College of Pennsylvania.
Programs
York County School of Technology offers the following twenty-five technical programs:
- Commercial & Advertising Art
- Communications Technology
- Computer Networking
- Computer Programming & Interactive Media
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts
- Dental Assisting
- Diesel Technology
- Early Childhood Education
- Electrical Occupations
- Electronics/IT Support
- Engineering/Advanced Manufacturing
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning/Plumbing
- Landscaping & Agriculture
- Licensed Cosmetology
- Medical Professions Program
- Network Systems & Cyber Security
- PowerSports & Engine Technology
- Precision Machining Technology
- Sports Technology & Exercise Science
- Welding & Metal Fabrication Technology
Demographics
York County School of Technology receives students from all of the fourteen school districts in York County. This includes students from private schools and cyber schools.
| Sending School | Number of Students | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Central York School District | 95 | 5.7% |
| Dallastown Area School District | 120 | 7.1% |
| Dover Area School District | 87 | 5.2% |
| Eastern York School District | 73 | 4.3% |
| Hanover Public School District | 27 | 1.6% |
| Northeastern York School District | 91 | 5.4% |
| Red Lion Area School District | 223 | 13.3% |
| South Eastern School District | 105 | 6.3% |
| South Western School District | 57 | 3.4% |
| Southern York County School District | 46 | 2.7% |
| Spring Grove Area School District | 113 | 6.7% |
| West York Area School District | 104 | 6.2% |
| School District of the City of York | 1,000 | 50% |
| York Suburban School District | 38 | 2.3% |
| Total | 1679 | 100% |
| Race | Percentage |
|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Black | 9.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Hispanic | 17.3% |
| White | 61.8% |
| 2 or more races | 10.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Renovation
In 2006 York County School of Technology underwent construction and acquired two additional wings, which are now the "Manufacturing and Transportation" and the "Engineering and Construction" academies. The "Arts and Human Services" academy was remodeled during the school year of 2007.
In 2019 construction began on a new indoor track and athletic facilities. It was to be completed in early 2020 but due to COVID-19 it was delayed and it was finished in 2021. The new addition was named the "Fieldhouse".
References
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - York Co School of Technology (422681005168)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- "Career Programs - York County School of Technology". ytech.edu. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
- ^ "Future Ready PA Index - School Fast Facts - York Co School of Technology". futurereadypa.org. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
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