West Chester Bayard Rustin High School vs. West Chester East High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
West Chester East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,159 students in grades 9-12, West Chester Bayard Rustin High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (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 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,216 students in grades 9-12, West Chester East High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,159 students
1,216 students
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
94 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#359 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#452 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
83%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Graduation Rate
97%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
268
278
Grade 10 Students
304
326
Grade 11 Students
297
303
Grade 12 Students
290
309
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
9%
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
78%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%