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West Shore SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
13
Schools
7,513
Students
$18,474
Per-Pupil Spend
+29% nat'l
40.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-11pp vs nat'l
91.1%
Graduation Rate
+4.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

West Shore SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 7,513 students across 13 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,474 is above average for a US public school district. 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Fairview El SchKG–05271
Fishing Creek El SchKG–05434
Highland El SchKG–05462
Hillside El SchKG–05534
Newberry El SchKG–05262
Red Mill El SchKG–05557
Rossmoyne El SchKG–05470
Washington Heights El SchKG–05392
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Allen MS06–08477
Crossroads MS06–08651
New Cumberland MS06–08549
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cedar Cliff HS09–121,353
Red Land SHS09–121,101
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,474+29% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
25%
68%
State
24.6%
Local (property tax)
67.9%
Federal
7.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (68%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
7,513
Students
41%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.1%
Opportunity Score47/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.1% graduation rate — 4.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,474 per pupil — 29% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Shore SD?
West Shore SD has 13 public schools, serving a total of 7,513 students.
What is the graduation rate for West Shore SD?
The graduation rate is 91.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does West Shore SD spend per student?
West Shore SD spends $18,474 per pupil — 29% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in West Shore SD?
41% of students in West Shore SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in West Shore SD?
No, West Shore SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does West Shore SD serve?
West Shore SD serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for West Shore SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in West Shore SD is 47/100. 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.