West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Public 9-12

 1100 Shiloh Road
       West Chester, PA  19382


(484) 266-4300

District: West Chester Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,316 Help


Feeder schools for West Chester Bayard Rustin High School:

Elementary:    Penn Wood Elementary School
    Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School
    Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School
Middle:    Stetson Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  1,210

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.2%
Hispanic:
5.8%
African American:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.3% Help


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Compare Details West Chester Bayard Rustin High School ranks better than 83.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the West Chester Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.79. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of West Chester Bayard Rustin High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details West Chester Bayard Rustin High School has the smallest high school student body size in the West Chester Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (80.2%), Hispanic (5.8%), Asian (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Chester Bayard Rustin High School is 13.2, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the West Chester Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare West Chester Bayard Rustin High School employs 91.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Chester Bayard Rustin High School is $18,316, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the West Chester Area School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Chester Bayard Rustin High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Chester Bayard Rustin High School 113th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See West Chester Bayard Rustin High School in the ranking list.)

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West Chester Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Chester Area School District 71st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

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Rank History for all students at West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 75.28 135th 632 78.6%
2010 69.96 188th 649 71.0%
2011 82.53 60th 660 90.9%
2012 87.90 22nd 664 96.7%
2013 81.27 83rd 591 86.0%
2014 87.61 31st 580 94.7%
2015 88.66 27th 680 96.0%
2016 87.60 20th 677 97.0%
2017 85.33 44th 663 93.4%
2018 89.10 23rd 673 96.6%
2019 88.59 32nd 693 95.4%
2021 73.43 154th 537 71.3%
2022 87.74 39th 634 93.8%
2023 79.79 113th 674 83.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.13 283rd 652 56.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.16 77th 502 84.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.51 63rd 112 43.8%
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Rank History for African American students at West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.90 54th 260 79.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.23 108th 252 57.1%
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Rank History for White students at West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.31 120th 577 79.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Monday, April 23, 2018

Open Quote My sons graduated from Rustin. The school is relatively new and has great facilities. Both sons found their interests there and went on to do well in university. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 819 71 34 44 0 n/a n/a 0 968
2008 1071 102 53 55 0 n/a n/a 0 1281
2009 1078 107 59 56 0 n/a n/a 0 1300
2010 1110 109 68 47 0 n/a n/a 0 1334
2011 1121 105 63 43 1 0 0 0 1333
2012 1126 97 67 42 1 0 0 0 1333
2013 1082 92 73 33 1 0 4 0 1285
2014 1081 86 75 49 1 0 4 0 1296
2015 1063 74 80 44 0 0 5 0 1266
2016 1053 67 82 49 0 1 5 0 1257
2017 1065 69 79 65 0 2 4 0 1284
2018 1093 63 78 58 0 2 7 0 1301
2019 1074 62 79 61 0 5 14 0 1295
2020 1078 61 73 60 0 4 20 0 1296
2021 1051 62 74 65 0 3 23 0 1278
2022 981 62 73 71 1 3 24 0 1215
2023 970 67 66 70 0 2 35 0 1210

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 968 64.8 14.9 5.2
2008 1281 98.0 13.1 6.1
2009 1300 94.6 13.7 6.3
2010 1334 91.0 14.6 6.5
2011 1333 90.6 14.7 7.1
2012 1333 88.8 14.9 8.5
2013 1285 89.1 14.4 8
2014 1296 87.0 14.8 10.3
2015 1266 88.0 14.3 10.7
2016 1257 89.0 14.1 10.2
2017 1284 91.5 14.0 n/a
2018 1301 88.6 14.6 n/a
2019 1295 87.6 14.7 13
2020 1296 88.4 14.6 n/a
2021 1278 92.0 13.8 12.4
2022 1215 89.6 13.5 14.2
2023 1210 91.4 13.2 16.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 968 64.8 14.9 5.2
2008 1281 98.0 13.1 6.1
2009 1300 94.6 13.7 6.3
2010 1334 91.0 14.6 6.5
2011 1333 90.6 14.7 7.1
2012 1333 88.8 14.9 8.5
2013 1285 89.1 14.4 8
2014 1296 87.0 14.8 10.3
2015 1266 88.0 14.3 10.7
2016 1257 89.0 14.1 10.2
2017 1284 91.5 14.0 n/a
2018 1301 88.6 14.6 n/a
2019 1295 87.6 14.7 13
2020 1296 88.4 14.6 n/a
2021 1278 92.0 13.8 12.4
2022 1215 89.6 13.5 14.2
2023 1210 91.4 13.2 16.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $136 (0.8%) $16,304 (99.2%) $16,440
2020 $151 (0.9%) $16,225 (99.1%) $16,376
2021 $358 (2.1%) $16,910 (97.9%) $17,268
2022 $290 (1.6%) $18,025 (98.4%) $18,316

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 32nd of 693 High schoolsRanks 113th of 674 High schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (West Chester Bayard Rustin High School)90.949.7
 41.2%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (West Chester Bayard Rustin High School)89.156.4
 32.7%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (West Chester Bayard Rustin High School)88.586.4
 2.1%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12951210
 6.6%
African American6267
 8.1%
American Indian00
Asian7966
 16.5%
Hispanic6170
 14.8%
Pacific Islander52
 60%
White1074970
 9.7%
Two or More Races1435
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13%16.3%
 3.3%


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West Chester Bayard Rustin High School ranks 113th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at West Chester Bayard Rustin High School are 80% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,210 students attended West Chester Bayard Rustin High School.


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