York Catholic High School
Address601 East Springettsbury Avenue
CityYork
StatePennsylvania
Zipcode17403
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39°57′20″N 76°42′40″W
Religious affiliationRoman Catholic
OversightRoman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg
PrincipalKathy Hand
Ratio15:1
FundingtypePrivate
GenderCo-educational
Grades712
Motto translationO Mary, bestow your aid
AccreditationMiddle States Association of Colleges and Schools[1]
RivalDelone Catholic High School
ColorsGreen and gold
YearbookRosa Mystica
NewspaperIrish Eye
Established1928 (age 98)
Enrollment614 (2019)[1]
ChaplainFather St. Dennis
Websitewww.yorkcatholic.org

York Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in York, Pennsylvania, U.S., operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg for boys and girls in the 7th through 12th grades.

It has occupied several buildings, including one on West King Street in York from 1940 to 1959.[2] It has an Athletic Hall of Fame.[3]

The school colors are green and gold. Its trams compete as the Fighting Irish.[4] As of 2025, their football team has won five district championships.[5]

In 2025 it partnered with York College of Pennsylvania to offer classes for college credits.[6]

President: Katie Doyle

Principal: Kathy Hand

References

  1. ^ "Member Resources -> Membership Directory". MSA-CESS. Retrieved 2020-11-14.[dead link]
  2. ^ "Mission & History". York Catholic High School.
  3. ^ "Athletic Hall of Fame". York Catholic High School.
  4. ^ "Young York Catholic Fighting Irish prepare for Saturday's state playoff game". fox43.com. November 13, 2025.
  5. ^ Wheaton, Evan (November 8, 2025). "Michael Staub, York Catholic rally past Delone Catholic for District 3 1A football title". pennlive
  6. ^ Gruver, Ed (October 24, 2025). "York College, York Catholic partner to expand access to college-level learning". cpbj.com