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#1709 of 2,846 schools in PA
Chichester Shs
High School · Chichester Sd · Boothwyn, PA
A Chichester Sd high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3333 Chichester Ave, Boothwyn, PA 19061
- Math 31% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chichester Shs score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 44% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chichester Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,249
Median home value
$229,700
Median rent
$1,215/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
63%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19061; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,056 | Compare → |
| Chester Charter Scholars Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 684 | Compare → |
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| Delaware County Technical High School - AstonEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 39 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chichester Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $24,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chichester Shs is listed in Chichester SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chichester Shs
Chichester Shs is a public high school in Boothwyn, PA, part of Chichester Sd, serving approximately 987 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,709 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chichester Shs
What grades does Chichester Shs serve?
Chichester Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Chichester Shs?
Chichester Shs has an enrollment of approximately 987 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chichester Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Chichester Shs is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chichester Shs rank in PA?
Chichester Shs ranks #1,709 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Chichester Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Chichester Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chichester Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chichester Shs has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Chichester Shs a charter school?
No, Chichester Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chichester Shs a Title I school?
No, Chichester Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chichester Shs?
60.5% of students at Chichester Shs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 987
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (610) 485-6881
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19061)
- 20,135
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19061; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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