For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 8,412 students in West Chester, PA. The top ranked public high schools in West Chester, PA are West Chester Bayard Rustin High School, West Chester East High School and West Chester Henderson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Chester, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in West Chester have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
West Chester, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Chester Bayard Rustin High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in West Chester, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1100 Shiloh Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-4300
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,210 students
Rank: #22.
West Chester East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
450 Ellis Ln
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3800
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,251 students
Rank: #33.
West Chester Henderson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Montgomery Ave
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3300
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,429 students
Rank: #44.
21st Century Cyber Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1245 Wrights Lane
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 875-5400
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 875-5400
Grades: 6-12
| 1,239 students
Rank: #55.
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1332 Enterprise Dr
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 701-3333
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 701-3333
Grades: K-12
| 3,283 students
West Chester, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21st Century Cyber Charter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1245 Wrights Lane
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 875-5400
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 875-5400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Sankofa Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
446 West Gay Street
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-0333
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-0333
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in West Chester, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in West Chester, PA include West Chester Bayard Rustin High School, West Chester East High School and West Chester Henderson High School. West Chester has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public high schools are located in West Chester?
5 public high schools are located in West Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in West Chester?
West Chester public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in West Chester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in West Chester include: 21st Century Cyber Charter School vs. Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School, West Chester Henderson High School vs. West Chester Bayard Rustin High School, Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School vs. 21st Century Cyber Charter School
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