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 1,246 students in grades 9-12, West Chester East High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
West Chester East High School's student population of 1,246 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Year Founded
1973
Colors
Black, Red, Yellow
School Rankings
West Chester East High School ranks within the top 5% 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 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#58 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
6%
14%
White
70%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viking
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Chester East High School's ranking?
West Chester East High School is ranked #58 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Chester East High School?
1,246 students attend West Chester East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of West Chester East High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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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