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West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

West Chester Area SD · Chester County · 1100 Shiloh Road, West Chester, PA 19382.0

(484)266-4300

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8/10
#161
Rank 161 out of 625
Top 26%
English Language Arts10/10 · #54 · 92nd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #252 · 60th percentile
Science6/10 · #280 · 55th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Bayard Rustin sits in the heart of West Chester, a borough that blends colonial-era charm with a genuinely vibrant restaurant and arts scene — the kind of place where families put down roots and stay. The school's English scores are a real standout, making it a strong fit for students who thrive in reading, writing, and humanities-focused learning, and the surrounding community tends to be engaged and academically motivated. Families drawn to Chester County's mix of walkable borough living and easy access to Philadelphia will find Rustin a solid anchor for their kids' high school years.

Student Demographics

286 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
225 (79%)
African American
20 (7%)
Asian
16 (6%)
Hispanic
15 (5%)
Multiple Races
9 (3%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners2 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged50 (17%)
Students with Disabilities43 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,159
Enrollment
89.3
Teachers (FTE)
13:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

99.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

24
AP Courses
offered
34.9%
AP Participation
of students
422
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #231 · 65th percentile

73 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.