West Chester East High School

Public 9-12

 450 Ellis Ln
       West Chester, PA  19380-5123


(484) 266-3800

District: West Chester Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
97th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,877 Help


Feeder schools for West Chester East High School:

Elementary:    East Goshen Elementary School
    Exton Elementary School
    Glen Acres Elementary School
Middle:    J R Fugett Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  1,251

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.9%
Hispanic:
11.0%
Asian:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.1% Help


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Compare Details West Chester East High School ranks better than 85.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first 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 82.08. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of West Chester East 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 Racial makeup is: White (71.9%), Hispanic (11%), Asian (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the West Chester Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Chester East High School is 13.9. 1 high schools in the West Chester Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Chester East High School is $17,877. 1 high schools in the West Chester Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Chester East High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Chester East High School 97th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See West Chester East 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 East High School

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Rank History for all students at West Chester East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.23 42nd 583 92.8%
2004 92.24 18th 590 96.9%
2005 87.92 25th 593 95.8%
2006 85.39 38th 604 93.7%
2007 82.15 65th 615 89.4%
2008 76.06 116th 621 81.3%
2009 70.74 182nd 632 71.2%
2010 72.87 152nd 649 76.6%
2011 81.15 73rd 660 88.9%
2012 73.13 166th 664 75.0%
2013 78.59 95th 591 83.9%
2014 77.05 95th 580 83.6%
2015 82.89 75th 680 89.0%
2016 88.08 13th 677 98.1%
2017 83.55 67th 663 89.9%
2018 83.12 73rd 673 89.2%
2019 85.03 63rd 693 90.9%
2021 80.14 81st 537 84.9%
2022 85.72 58th 634 90.9%
2023 82.08 97th 674 85.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Chester East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.09 189th 652 71.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Chester East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.98 88th 502 82.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at West Chester East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.48 19th 112 83.0%
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Rank History for African American students at West Chester East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.77 26th 260 90.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Chester East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.83 124th 252 50.8%
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Rank History for White students at West Chester East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.84 124th 577 78.5%
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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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Enrollment information for West Chester East High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1537 140 23 27 1 n/a n/a 0 1728
1989 1423 132 18 28 0 n/a n/a 0 1601
1990 1381 124 21 41 0 n/a n/a 0 1567
1991 1320 112 24 40 0 n/a n/a 0 1496
1992 1275 113 23 45 0 n/a n/a 0 1456
1993 1334 100 24 57 0 n/a n/a 0 1515
1994 1329 104 30 58 0 n/a n/a 0 1521
1995 1365 125 37 48 0 n/a n/a 0 1575
1996 1365 125 37 48 0 n/a n/a 0 1575
1997 1361 142 51 51 0 n/a n/a 0 1605
1998 1393 152 59 52 0 n/a n/a 0 1656
1999 1387 151 66 58 0 n/a n/a 0 1662
2000 1345 138 56 60 0 n/a n/a 0 1599
2001 1339 127 54 56 0 n/a n/a 0 1576
2002 1376 120 48 51 0 n/a n/a 0 1595
2003 1376 120 48 51 0 n/a n/a 0 1595
2004 1484 120 63 62 0 n/a n/a 0 1729
2005 1563 130 72 58 0 n/a n/a 0 1823
2006 1611 129 73 68 0 n/a n/a 0 1881
2007 1243 115 75 64 1 n/a n/a 0 1498
2008 1169 113 80 74 4 n/a n/a 0 1440
2009 1123 91 75 67 5 n/a n/a 0 1361
2010 1140 115 83 60 5 n/a n/a 0 1403
2011 1118 108 76 59 2 2 0 0 1365
2012 1126 106 68 62 1 1 0 0 1364
2013 1077 111 82 54 0 0 0 0 1324
2014 1091 105 68 60 0 0 2 0 1326
2015 1081 96 68 75 0 0 0 0 1320
2016 1036 90 79 64 0 0 1 0 1270
2017 1011 76 81 75 0 0 2 0 1245
2018 975 76 97 82 0 0 6 0 1236
2019 962 76 103 102 1 0 10 0 1254
2020 941 66 96 115 3 0 13 0 1234
2021 938 60 93 118 3 1 24 0 1237
2022 889 66 93 143 3 1 31 0 1226
2023 900 76 95 137 2 2 39 0 1251

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 East High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1728 115.0 15.0 n/a
1989 1601 111.9 14.3 n/a
1990 1567 115.7 13.5 0
1991 1496 105.9 14.1 n/a
1992 1456 104.2 13.9 n/a
1993 1515 97.2 15.6 n/a
1994 1521 89.6 17.0 n/a
1995 1575 94.2 16.7 n/a
1996 1575 94.2 16.7 n/a
1997 1605 99.4 16.1 n/a
1998 1656 101.0 16.4 n/a
1999 1662 101.6 16.4 n/a
2000 1599 99.5 16.1 5.7
2001 1576 100.2 15.7 4.8
2002 1595 102.9 15.5 3.6
2003 1595 102.9 15.5 3.6
2004 1729 107.3 16.1 4.6
2005 1823 113.9 16.0 3.2
2006 1881 115.3 16.3 5.8
2007 1498 94.6 15.8 8.7
2008 1440 98.3 14.6 9.4
2009 1361 102.9 13.2 8.9
2010 1403 95.9 14.6 8.2
2011 1365 94.2 14.4 11.2
2012 1364 92.9 14.6 12.5
2013 1324 90.4 14.6 12.4
2014 1326 90.7 14.6 13.8
2015 1320 93.0 14.1 14.9
2016 1270 91.0 13.9 13.9
2017 1245 91.0 13.6 13.3
2018 1236 84.6 14.5 n/a
2019 1254 84.9 14.7 16.3
2020 1234 84.0 14.6 n/a
2021 1237 84.2 14.6 14.8
2022 1226 88.3 13.8 16.9
2023 1251 89.8 13.9 20.1

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 East High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1728 115.0 15.0 n/a
1989 1601 111.9 14.3 n/a
1990 1567 115.7 13.5 0
1991 1496 105.9 14.1 n/a
1992 1456 104.2 13.9 n/a
1993 1515 97.2 15.6 n/a
1994 1521 89.6 17.0 n/a
1995 1575 94.2 16.7 n/a
1996 1575 94.2 16.7 n/a
1997 1605 99.4 16.1 n/a
1998 1656 101.0 16.4 n/a
1999 1662 101.6 16.4 n/a
2000 1599 99.5 16.1 5.7
2001 1576 100.2 15.7 4.8
2002 1595 102.9 15.5 3.6
2003 1595 102.9 15.5 3.6
2004 1729 107.3 16.1 4.6
2005 1823 113.9 16.0 3.2
2006 1881 115.3 16.3 5.8
2007 1498 94.6 15.8 8.7
2008 1440 98.3 14.6 9.4
2009 1361 102.9 13.2 8.9
2010 1403 95.9 14.6 8.2
2011 1365 94.2 14.4 11.2
2012 1364 92.9 14.6 12.5
2013 1324 90.4 14.6 12.4
2014 1326 90.7 14.6 13.8
2015 1320 93.0 14.1 14.9
2016 1270 91.0 13.9 13.9
2017 1245 91.0 13.6 13.3
2018 1236 84.6 14.5 n/a
2019 1254 84.9 14.7 16.3
2020 1234 84.0 14.6 n/a
2021 1237 84.2 14.6 14.8
2022 1226 88.3 13.8 16.9
2023 1251 89.8 13.9 20.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Chester East High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $136 (0.8%) $16,306 (99.2%) $16,442
2020 $151 (0.9%) $15,936 (99.1%) $16,087
2021 $358 (2.1%) $16,861 (97.9%) $17,219
2022 $272 (1.5%) $17,604 (98.5%) $17,877

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Chester East 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 63rd of 693 High schoolsRanks 97th of 674 High schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (West Chester East High School)85.652.2
 33.4%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (West Chester East High School)84.560.1
 24.4%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (West Chester East High School)86.284.1
 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 Students12541251
 0.2%
African American7676
American Indian12
 100%
Asian10395
 7.8%
Hispanic102137
 34.3%
Pacific Islander02
White962900
 6.4%
Two or More Races1039
 290%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.3%20.1%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Chester East High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,251 students attended West Chester East High School.

West Chester East High School ranks 97th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at West Chester East High School are 72% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.

West Chester East High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Goshen Elementary School
Elementary : Exton Elementary School
Elementary : Glen Acres Elementary School
Middle : J R Fugett Middle School


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