West Chester East High School
West Chester East High School serves 1,236 students in grades 9-12.
West Chester East High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
West Chester East High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
West Chester East High School's student population of 1,236 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,236 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 85 teachers |
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School Comparison
West Chester East High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of West Chester East High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #151 out of 2820 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 89% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 11% |
| Black | 6% | 15% |
| White | 79% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.53 |
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Graduation Rate | 97% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Chester Area School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Chester East High School is West Chester Henderson High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is J R Fugett Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- West Chester J R Fugett Middle School Math: 56% | Reading: 77%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 903 students10
0.2 miles
500 Ellis Ln
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-2900 0.2 6-8 903 - West Chester Glen Acres Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 84%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 592 students10
0.7 miles
1150 Delancey Pl
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1700 0.7 K-5 592 - West Chester East Goshen Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 73%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 427 students10
1.4 miles
800 N Chester Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1500 1.4 K-5 427 - West Chester Fern Hill Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 83%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 557 students10
1.4 miles
915 Lincoln Ave
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1600 1.4 K-5 557 - West Chester West Chester Henderson High School Math: 86% | Reading: 87%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,224 student10
2.0 miles
400 Montgomery Ave
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3300 2 9-12 1,224
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