West Chester East High School is a public four-year high school located in West Goshen Township, Pennsylvania, United States, near West Chester. Established in 1973 as the second high school in the West Chester Area School District, East is one of three high schools currently operating in the West Chester area.
Serving 1,216 students in grades 9-12, West Chester East High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Chester East High School serves the northern part of West Chester, PA, covering an area of approximately 21 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 2.8 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 5.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Chester East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
West Chester East High School's student population of 1,216 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,216 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1973
School Motto
Home of the Vikings
School Rankings
West Chester East High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Chester East High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#452 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
59%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red, Yellow
School Mascot
Viking
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Chester East High School's ranking?
West Chester East High School is ranked #452 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are West Chester East High School often compared to?
West Chester East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Chester Henderson High School, West Chester Bayard Rustin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Chester East High School?
The graduation rate of West Chester East High School is 91%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend West Chester East High School?
1,216 students attend West Chester East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of West Chester East High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Chester East High School?
West Chester East High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Chester East High School offer ?
West Chester East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Chester East High School part of?
West Chester East High School is part of West Chester Area School District.
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