Excellent
#362 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 13% in state
West Chester Bayard Rustin HS
High School · West Chester Area Sd · West Chester, PA
A West Chester Area Sd high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1100 Shiloh Road, West Chester, PA 19382
- Math 41% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Chester Bayard Rustin HS score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 27 points since 2019, to 62% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 88% (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 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Chester Bayard Rustin HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,470/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Chester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,159
Median home value
$542,400
Median rent
$1,788/mo
College educated
64.4%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19382; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Concept SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 0.8 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Westtown SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 690 | Compare → |
| Laurel Springs SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 4,325 | Compare → |
| West Chester East HSEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,246 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Chester Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #5 of 17
- District spending per student
- $18,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Chester Bayard Rustin HS is listed in West Chester Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Chester Bayard Rustin HS
West Chester Bayard Rustin HS is a public high school in West Chester, PA, part of West Chester Area Sd, serving approximately 1,189 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #362 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Chester Bayard Rustin HS
What grades does West Chester Bayard Rustin HS serve?
West Chester Bayard Rustin HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Chester Bayard Rustin HS?
West Chester Bayard Rustin HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Chester Bayard Rustin HS?
The student-teacher ratio at West Chester Bayard Rustin HS is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Chester Bayard Rustin HS rank in PA?
West Chester Bayard Rustin HS ranks #362 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is West Chester Bayard Rustin HS's MySchoolScout rating?
West Chester Bayard Rustin HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 West Chester Bayard Rustin HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Chester Bayard Rustin HS has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Chester Bayard Rustin HS a charter school?
No, West Chester Bayard Rustin HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Chester Bayard Rustin HS a Title I school?
No, West Chester Bayard Rustin HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Chester Bayard Rustin HS?
19.4% of students at West Chester Bayard Rustin HS 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
- 1,189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (484) 266-4300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19382)
- 53,035
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 19382; 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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