Academics
Academics Overview
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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, foreign language, and business
- Current seniors’ average SAT scores well above both state and national averages
- Current average class size is 21 and current student/teacher ratio is 15/1
- Weekly ineligibility/failure check for athletic/extracurricular participation
- Dedicated, certified faculty with 43% holding an advanced degree
- Art and music programs
- Online access to homework and grades with Classroll.com
Average SAT Scores
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Critical
Reading
2010
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Math
2010 |
Writing
2010 |
Critical Reading 2011 |
Math
2011 |
Writing
2011 |
| National Average |
501 |
516 |
492 |
497 |
514 |
489 |
| Pennsylvania Average |
492 |
501 |
480 |
493 |
501 |
479 |
| York Catholic Average |
542 |
521 |
538 |
557 |
528 |
560 |
Advanced Placement Program
- Current AP Courses: Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English Literature, Statistics and U.S. History. All students in AP courses must take the AP exam.
- Additional accelerated and honors courses are offered in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and World Language.
- 97% of the students taking AP exams scored a 3 or higher in 2011.
Grading System
- Four equal marking periods.
- Numerical mark is used.
- 70 is the passing grade.
- A non-weighted GPA is based on all major subjects. All students carry a yearly and cumulative GPA based on percent grades. A weighted GPA is based on a quality point system and is calculated based on the difficulty of the courses.
A 93-100
B 85-92
C 77-84
D 70-76
F Below 70
Curriculum
- All students are required to carry six major subjects plus required minors such as Physical Education and Health.
- 25 credits are necessary for graduation.
- Requirements are as follows:
Religion 4.0 credits
English 4.0 credits
Social Studies 3.0 credits
Mathematics 3.0 credits
Science 3.0 credits
Arts/Humanities 2.0 credits
Electives 5.0 credits
Physical Education 1.0 credit
Academic Eligibility
In its efforts to lead students to academic achievement, the administration and faculty of York Catholic High School observes the following criteria for student participation in extra-curricular activities:
- If student fails three or more major subjects in an official marking period, he/she is ineligible to participate in any extra-curricular activities until the completion of the next marking period. Any student who fails two subjects for any quarter is ineligible until the first ineligibility list of the next quarter.
- If a student received a weekly failure report in more than one major subject, he/she is ineligible to participate in any extra-curricular activities during the upcoming week (Monday through Sunday). If at the end of the one week ineligibility period a student no longer has two or more failure reports in subject areas, he/she may resume participation in extra-curricular activities. In cases where a student continues to have two or more failure reports, his/her ineligibility is extended for the next one week period.
College Acceptance
The 2011 graduates of York Catholic High School received college scholarships offers totaling more than 5.97 million dollars. Over 60% of the Class of 2011 were awarded scholarships. The following is a list of colleges and universities that extended invitations of acceptance to the Class of 2011:
- Academy of Art University
- Alvernia University
- American University
- Bryant University
- California University of PA
- Case Western Reserve University
- Chestnut Hill College
- Coastal Carolina University
- Drexel University
- Edinboro College
- Gannon University
- George Mason University
- Georgetown University
- Harrisburg Area Community College
- High Point University
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Iowa State University
- Kutztown University
- Loyola University – Maryland
- Marywood University
- Medix School
- Messiah College
- Millersville University
- Mount St. Mary’s University
- North Carolina State University
- Old Dominion University
- Pacific Union College
- Pennsylvania State University, Altoona Campus
- Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg
- Pennsylvania State University, Main Campus
- Pennsylvania State University, York Campus
- Philadelphia University
- Purdue University
- Robert Morris University
- Saint Joseph’s University
- Saint John’s University
- Shippensburg University
- Slippery Rock University
- Stevenson University
- Temple University
- Trinity Pawling
- University of Delaware
- University of Pittsburgh
- University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
- Ursinus College
- Vanderbilt University
- Virginia Tech
- Virginia Wesleyan College
- Washington College
- West Chester University
- York College of Pennsylvania
- Yorktowne Business Institute & School of Culinary Arts
Accreditation
York Catholic is a part of the Diocese of Harrisburg school system and is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, York Catholic retains membership in the National Catholic Education Association and the National Association of Secondary School Principals.