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West Chester Area SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
17
Schools
12,117
Students
$21,571
Per-Pupil Spend
+50% nat'l
18.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-34pp vs nat'l
97.3%
Graduation Rate
+10.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

West Chester Area SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 12,117 students across 17 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,571 is above average for a US public school district. Only 18% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 59/100.

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All Schools (17)
Elementary Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Bradford El SchKG–05470
East Goshen El SchKG–05510
Exton El SchKG–05442
Fern Hill El SchKG–05391
Glen Acres El SchKG–05485
Greystone El SchKG–05536
Hillsdale El SchKG–05545
Mary C Howse El SchKG–05493
Penn Wood El SchKG–05463
Sarah W Starkweather El SchKG–05578
Westtown-Thornbury El SchKG–05545
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
E N Peirce MS06–081,018
J R Fugett MS06–08908
Stetson MS06–08843
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
West Chester Bayard Rustin HS09–121,210
West Chester East HS09–121,251
West Chester Henderson HS09–121,429
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,571+50% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
16%
80%
State
16.4%
Local (property tax)
80.2%
Federal
3.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (80%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
12,117
Students
18%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.3%
Opportunity Score59/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.3% graduation rate — 10.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $21,571 per pupil — 50% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 18% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Chester Area SD?
West Chester Area SD has 17 public schools, serving a total of 12,117 students.
What is the graduation rate for West Chester Area SD?
The graduation rate is 97.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does West Chester Area SD spend per student?
West Chester Area SD spends $21,571 per pupil — 50% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in West Chester Area SD?
18% of students in West Chester Area SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in West Chester Area SD?
No, West Chester Area SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does West Chester Area SD serve?
West Chester Area SD serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for West Chester Area SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in West Chester Area SD is 59/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.