WEST CHESTER EAST HIGH SCHOOL

West Chester East HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the West Chester Area SD school district, located in West Chester, PA with about 1,236 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 84 teachers, West Chester East HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

West Chester East High School, located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 within the West Chester Area School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level classes, and diverse elective options designed to prepare students for higher education and professional careers. The school environment emphasizes a balance between challenging coursework and personal development, supported by a faculty dedicated to fostering critical thinking and lifelong learning.

Beyond the classroom, West Chester East boasts a vibrant school culture characterized by a broad spectrum of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletic programs, competitive arts, music ensembles, and various student-led clubs. These offerings are intended to help students build leadership skills, pursue personal interests, and engage with the local community. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and holistic student growth, West Chester East High School remains a key pillar of the West Chester community, consistently striving to create an inclusive and high-achieving educational experience for all its students.

For more information, contact West Chester East HS at (484) 266-3800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

450 Ellis Ln
West Chester, PA 19380-5123
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WEST CHESTER EAST HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in West Chester, PA with about 1,236 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,236
Teachers:
84.66
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,236 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST CHESTER EAST HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
78.9%
Asian
7.8%
Hispanic/Latino
6.6%
Black or African American
6.1%
Two or more races
0.5%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.