International BaccalaureateWelcome to the York Academy Regional Charter School, an International Baccalaureate World School. With an unrelenting focus on academic excellence, the York Academy's mission is to challenge students in a diverse learning environment that opens doors for growth, opportunity and global citizenship.


Apply for the 2023-24 School Year from February 1 - March 31

Apply SoonThe York Academy is a diverse tuition-free K-12 public school that provides a stellar, well-rounded education focused on preparing students for college and beyond.

Through the challenging International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, our highly qualified educators empower students to be lifelong learners who thrive and make a difference. The IB gives students distinct advantages by building their critical thinking skills, nurturing their curiosity, and developing intercultural understanding and respect for others.

The York Academy will be accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year from February 1 - March 31 for students entering kindergarten through ninth grade. Please note that students must be five years old by August 31 to start kindergarten.

We invite you to join us at an Admissions Information Session:
- Saturday, February 18 at 9 a.m.
- Wednesday, February 22 at 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, March 9 at 5:30 p.m.

Learn more about the sessions and the admissions process here.

We look forward to welcoming more Knights into the York Academy family in August!


Basketball is BACK at the York Academy

We're thrilled to offer students the opportunity to play basketball again! Check out the game schedules and come support our awesome athletes! 

The following teams play in the gym at the Lower School (32 W. North Street). Please enter through the gym. Look for the glass doors to the left of the main entrance off of W. North Street. 

• 5th/6th Grade Girls
• 5th/6th Grade Boys
• 7th/8th Grade Girls

The following teams play in the gym at the Upper School (2 Hamilton Avenue). Enter through Door 12 -  not the main entrance. Door 12 is closer to the stoplight that intersects with Beaver Street.

• 7th/8th Grade Boys
• 9th/10th Grade Boys
• 11th/12th Grade Boys


Important Lower School Drop Off and Pick Up Instructions

We need your help! Please watch the video below from Dr. Lowe to learn more about morning drop off. Thanks for playing your part to keep our York Academy family safe!



Make sure to watch the video below for some very important details about pulling out of the gravel lot on Beaver Street. (Spoiler Alert: You could get a $180 ticket!) 


Learn About the International Baccalaureate Framework


Upcoming Events

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COVID-19 Update

Throughout the pandemic, our COVID-19 Safe Return Committee has worked behind the scenes to keep our school community as safe as possible. This committee meets on a regular basis, and is comprised of parents, and members of our staff and Board of Trustees. They will continue to monitor state, federal and local guidance (York City Health Bureau). Check our COVID-19 Hub often for updates.

Please continue to monitor your children for COVID-19 symptoms each morning using our Daily Screening Tool (view the Spanish version) and keep them home if they are sick. Thank you!


Lower School

Upper School