Serving 1,189 students in grades 9-12, West Chester Bayard Rustin High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,189 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 88% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Chester Bayard Rustin High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Chester Bayard Rustin High School?
The graduation rate of West Chester Bayard Rustin High School is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Chester Bayard Rustin High School?
1,189 students attend West Chester Bayard Rustin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of West Chester Bayard Rustin High School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Chester Bayard Rustin High School?
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Chester Bayard Rustin High School offer ?
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Chester Bayard Rustin High School part of?
This school is amazing. Brand new facilities, not even seven years old. Definitely the best school in the area, I am so glad they built it in time for me to attend all four years and be the first graduating class to go all four years. Go Knights!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - rich.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,189 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 88% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
