York Community High School

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York Community High School is a school in Elmhurst, Illinois. There are approximately 2,525 students. 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 town of Elmhurst passed a referendum to rebuild the school. Construction started soon after and the new building has separate academic, service, and athletics areas (including a new fieldhouse).

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York competes in the West Suburban Silver Division, comprised of schools primarily in eastern DuPage County. The school colors are kelly green and white. Known for its boys cross country team, led by coach Joe Newton, the York Dukes have won 26 Illinois state cross country titles for a total of over 35 top-three finishes in the state final, in addition to one state track title. Recently, members of the York team have competed at the inaugural Nike Team Nationals (NTN) national high school championship cross country meet in Portland, Oregon, where they finished 1st in 2004 (with the club name "Kroy") and 2nd in 2005 (as "Elmhurst XC").

York football is another powerhouse at York. They have won back to back conference championships and went to the state semifinals this year.