West Chester East High School
Tel:
(484)266-3800
- West Chester East High School serves 1,245 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 91% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 83% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
West Chester East High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- West Chester East High School's student population of 1,245 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,245 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 91 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Chester East High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Chester East High School is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #16 out of 2,835 schools (Top 1%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 91% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 11% |
| Black | 6% | 15% |
| White | 82% | 66% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.26 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥99% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Chester Area SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Chester East High School is Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is J R Fugett Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Chester J R Fugett Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 883 students
0.2 miles
500 Ellis Ln
West Chester, PA 19380
(484)266-2900 0.2 6-8 883 - West Chester Glen Acres Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 554 students
0.7 miles
1150 Delancey Pl
West Chester, PA 19382
(484)266-1700 0.7 K-5 554 - West Chester Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 2353 students
0.8 miles
1332 Enterprise Dr
West Chester, PA 19380
(610)701-3333 0.8 K-12 2353 - West Chester East Goshen Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 405 students
1.4 miles
800 N Chester Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(484)266-1500 1.4 K-5 405 - West Chester Fern Hill Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 532 students
1.4 miles
915 Lincoln Ave
West Chester, PA 19380
(484)266-1600 1.4 K-5 532
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