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West Chester East High School

West Chester Area SD · Chester County · 450 Ellis Ln, West Chester, PA 19380.0

(484)266-3800

9/10
#94
Rank 94 out of 625
Top 15%
English Language Arts10/10 · #55 · 91st percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #136 · 78th percentile
Science7/10 · #191 · 69th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

West Chester East sits in one of Chester County's most desirable communities — a borough with a genuine downtown, tree-lined streets, and a strong sense of civic pride that extends right into its schools. Families drawn to the area tend to value both academic rigor and a well-rounded high school experience, and East delivers on both fronts, particularly in English where it ranks among the top schools in Pennsylvania. With West Chester's blend of suburban comfort and walkable small-town character, this is the kind of place where people put down roots and stay.

Student Demographics

286 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
203 (71%)
Hispanic
30 (10%)
Asian
23 (8%)
African American
15 (5%)
Multiple Races
14 (5%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners5 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged62 (22%)
Students with Disabilities42 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,216
Enrollment
93.7
Teachers (FTE)
13:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

98.1%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
35.3%
AP Participation
of students
442
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 Programs8/10 · #160 · 76th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found