York Community High School - History

History

Prior to 1918, Elmhurst operated a combined high school and grammar school, which was destroyed by fire in December 1917.

York was established in 1918. The building saw many additions from 1950 through 1990, including a third floor, swimming pool, and additional facilities. After 2001, the city of Elmhurst passed a referendum to rebuild the school. Construction started soon after and the new building—opened in 2002—has separate academic, service, student commons and athletics areas (including a new fieldhouse).

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