Our two sons attended and graduated from YCHS after three years of quality education and extracurricular experiences. As in any school this size, not every teacher was as knowledgeable, skilled, or caring as we might have wished, but the vast majority of personnel exhibited those characteristics. The
... Read more school is clean, safe, and well-run even though it is bursting at the seams. We look forward to construction of the new YCHS over the next few years and believe the new facility will enable all students in grades 9-12 to find success. Then, as now, the greatest emphasis must be on academics, although we expect to see continued success in extracurricular activities such as athletics, marching band, and chorus. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/24/07
I feel that many quality educators have left this school in the last few years. The band program, ROTC and sports are administered very well but there are not enough opportunities for students in advanced math and science to shine.
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Posted by a teacher on 05/13/06
I am the parent of two YCHS graduates. Both had wonderful experiences and were involved in athletics, band, and many other extracurricular activites. One is now a college graduate with a successful career and the other is a college student who finds that he is well prepared. I think that the dedicated
... Read more & caring faculty and staff are one of the reasons for my children's success. There are many exceptional teachers at YCHS who work hard to prepare students for life, as well as for the academic and career challenges ahead after graduation. The school is safe, and recent renovations make for an attractive environment. The Principal is open and invites parents to be involved. I'm glad my children had the opportunity to attend a quality high school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/01/05
I am a 1994 graduate who proudly went on to college after graduauting in three years. York provided an experience that I only wish I could feel again. The teachers then and now are exemplary and the education is one of the finest, as it was the perfect place to learn about life and the world. The
... Read more academic programs were excellent, particulary for high acheiving or wishful thinking students. The school offers a variety of activities from their champion band program to their always mext years team sports programs. Parents are always encouraged to be involved, in both the activities and with eceryday school functions. I have two children in the system in York, I have substituted for the school, and I plan on continuing to do so. Read less
Posted by a former student on 01/06/05
I am a former student of YCHS. Class of 2000. Several of the teachers at this school made a large impact on my life and I continue to stay in touch with them. The school is very safe, very few fights. While the school isn't the most beautiful, it is undergoing renovations. If I had to choose a school
... Read more in the upstate SC area, it would be YCHS. Read less
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York schools — York Comprehensive High School is located at 1010 Devinney Rd, York SC 29745. 1010 Devinney Rd is in the 29745 ZIP code in York, SC The school district for York Comprehensive High School is the York School District 1. York Comprehensive High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 10 - 12.
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