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.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 5, 2026.
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Total Students
16,493
Schools
25
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,285
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
39.8%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Source: SC Department of Education School Report Cards, 2024-25 School Year (aggregated from 24 schools)