York 03

York 03 is a mid-sized urban school district in York County, South Carolina, serving 16,493 students across 25 schools. The district experienced a 2.3% enrollment decline from the prior year, with a current student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1 and 1,260 teaching staff members.

Academically, York 03 performs near state averages in mathematics at 39.8%, compared to the state average of 39.9%. Reading proficiency is notably higher at 60.9% versus the state average of 55.7%. However, the graduation rate of 83.6% falls below South Carolina's average of 87.3%.

The district serves a student population with significant economic and demographic diversity. Approximately 67.1% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, while 9.8% are English learners and 18.6% receive special education services. Racial composition includes 39.2% Black students, 36.3% White students, 14.7% Hispanic students, and 1.5% Asian students.

York 03 operates with a total budget of $243.3 million and per-pupil spending of $7,285, which exceeds the state average of $7,051. Revenue sources reflect a typical funding distribution: 50.1% from state sources, 41.3% from local revenue, and 8.7% from federal funding. The district's financial commitment aligns with its student population's needs, though enrollment decline may affect future budget allocations.