Chichester Senior High School

Summary:

Chichester Senior High School is a public high school located in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, serving 996 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Chichester School District, which is ranked 419 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Chichester Senior High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on Keystone Exams. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were significantly lower than the state in Algebra I (31.4% vs. 41.6%), Biology (28.3% vs. 50.5%), and Literature (56.2% vs. 63.2%). The school's rankings for various student subgroups are also concerning, with the school ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools for Female, White, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. However, the school performed better for African American and Hispanic students. Chichester Senior High School's four-year graduation rate has remained around 87%, slightly below the state average, and the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.12% to 89.86% in recent years.

When comparing Chichester Senior High School to nearby schools, such as Garnet Valley High School and Penncrest High School, it becomes evident that Chichester is underperforming academically. These neighboring schools have significantly higher proficiency rates on Keystone Exams, with over 70% of students proficient in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Chichester Senior High School likely contributes to the school's academic challenges and lower performance compared to more affluent neighboring districts.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3333 Chichester Ave
       Boothwyn, PA  19061-3296


(610) 485-6881

District: Chichester School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
502nd of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,272 Help


Feeder schools for Chichester Senior High School:

Elementary:    Boothwyn Elementary School
    Hilltop Elementary School
    Linwood Elementary School
    Marcus Hook Elementary School
Middle:    Chichester Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  996

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.7%
African American:
30.0%
Hispanic:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.9% Help


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Compare Details Chichester Senior High School ranks worse than 73.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.02. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Chichester Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.7%), African American (30%), Hispanic (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chichester Senior High School is 15. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chichester Senior High School is $20,272.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chichester Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chichester Senior High School 502nd of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Chichester Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Chichester School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chichester School District 419th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chichester Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Chichester Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 28.95 472nd 583 19.0%
2004 21.69 506th 590 14.2%
2005 45.86 395th 593 33.4%
2006 39.34 452nd 604 25.2%
2007 46.00 421st 615 31.5%
2008 30.99 502nd 621 19.2%
2009 37.27 488th 632 22.8%
2010 21.13 570th 649 12.2%
2011 35.91 511th 660 22.6%
2012 26.12 549th 664 17.3%
2013 26.24 496th 591 16.1%
2014 45.91 386th 580 33.4%
2015 39.03 495th 680 27.2%
2016 44.90 466th 677 31.2%
2017 35.68 490th 663 26.1%
2018 28.58 520th 673 22.7%
2019 25.36 548th 693 20.9%
2021 21.34 462nd 537 14.0%
2022 41.58 445th 634 29.8%
2023 51.48 368th 674 45.4%
2024 32.02 502nd 686 26.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Chichester Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.01 93rd 129 27.9%
2024 37.24 92nd 150 38.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chichester Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.88 229th 652 64.9%
2024 35.36 462nd 664 30.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Chichester Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.85 522nd 665 21.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Chichester Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.30 292nd 502 41.8%
2024 51.26 204th 513 60.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Chichester Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.18 435th 662 34.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Chichester Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.65 97th 260 62.7%
2024 35.15 182nd 284 35.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chichester Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.93 83rd 252 67.1%
2024 31.57 187th 274 31.8%
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Rank History for White students at Chichester Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.69 276th 577 52.2%
2024 33.01 424th 595 28.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Chichester Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 784 83 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 871
1989 719 78 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 801
1990 693 72 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 772
1991 923 98 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1029
1992 949 105 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1064
1993 955 92 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1057
1994 996 91 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1092
1995 984 96 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1085
1996 984 96 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1085
1997 1045 94 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1145
1998 1014 102 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1120
1999 980 121 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1117
2000 1014 124 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1153
2001 1044 125 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1179
2002 1067 124 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1200
2003 1067 124 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1200
2004 1017 179 14 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1225
2005 1020 174 8 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1215
2006 1039 175 6 23 1 n/a n/a 0 1244
2007 1030 179 9 19 2 n/a n/a 0 1239
2008 939 249 15 22 2 n/a n/a 0 1227
2009 909 238 21 26 2 n/a n/a 0 1196
2010 858 234 22 23 3 n/a n/a 0 1140
2011 814 242 24 24 2 0 0 0 1106
2012 764 236 25 21 2 0 22 0 1070
2013 690 235 23 32 1 0 31 0 1012
2014 648 243 29 35 1 0 33 0 989
2015 591 264 30 43 2 0 49 0 979
2016 587 259 29 47 2 0 35 0 959
2017 550 247 25 56 0 0 39 0 917
2018 547 250 26 63 0 0 43 0 929
2019 564 249 22 75 1 0 43 0 954
2020 517 256 19 65 1 0 68 0 926
2021 505 243 24 74 0 0 70 0 916
2022 530 267 27 84 0 0 72 0 980
2023 495 299 28 92 0 0 82 0 996

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chichester Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 871 65.0 13.4 n/a
1989 801 66.0 12.1 n/a
1990 772 58.0 13.3 0
1991 1029 68.0 15.1 n/a
1992 1064 69.0 15.4 n/a
1993 1057 60.5 17.5 n/a
1994 1092 62.5 17.5 n/a
1995 1085 68.0 16.0 n/a
1996 1085 68.0 16.0 n/a
1997 1145 67.5 17.0 n/a
1998 1120 68.5 16.4 n/a
1999 1117 70.0 16.0 n/a
2000 1153 71.0 16.2 18.9
2001 1179 70.5 16.7 23.9
2002 1200 70.5 17.0 21.5
2003 1200 70.5 17.0 21.5
2004 1225 74.5 16.4 19.6
2005 1215 75.5 16.1 21.2
2006 1244 80.5 15.5 27.4
2007 1239 82.0 15.1 24.8
2008 1227 89.6 13.7 30.2
2009 1196 91.5 13.1 36
2010 1140 91.5 12.4 39.7
2011 1106 91.5 12.0 45.4
2012 1070 90.0 11.8 42.5
2013 1012 87.4 11.5 50.6
2014 989 83.5 11.8 53.8
2015 979 80.0 12.2 58.1
2016 959 77.0 12.4 57.4
2017 917 71.7 12.7 63
2018 929 66.7 13.9 59.6
2019 954 67.7 14.0 57
2020 926 72.4 12.7 58.6
2021 916 71.4 12.8 61.7
2022 980 71.8 13.6 56.1
2023 996 66.1 15.0 89.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chichester Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 871 65.0 13.4 n/a
1989 801 66.0 12.1 n/a
1990 772 58.0 13.3 0
1991 1029 68.0 15.1 n/a
1992 1064 69.0 15.4 n/a
1993 1057 60.5 17.5 n/a
1994 1092 62.5 17.5 n/a
1995 1085 68.0 16.0 n/a
1996 1085 68.0 16.0 n/a
1997 1145 67.5 17.0 n/a
1998 1120 68.5 16.4 n/a
1999 1117 70.0 16.0 n/a
2000 1153 71.0 16.2 18.9
2001 1179 70.5 16.7 23.9
2002 1200 70.5 17.0 21.5
2003 1200 70.5 17.0 21.5
2004 1225 74.5 16.4 19.6
2005 1215 75.5 16.1 21.2
2006 1244 80.5 15.5 27.4
2007 1239 82.0 15.1 24.8
2008 1227 89.6 13.7 30.2
2009 1196 91.5 13.1 36
2010 1140 91.5 12.4 39.7
2011 1106 91.5 12.0 45.4
2012 1070 90.0 11.8 42.5
2013 1012 87.4 11.5 50.6
2014 989 83.5 11.8 53.8
2015 979 80.0 12.2 58.1
2016 959 77.0 12.4 57.4
2017 917 71.7 12.7 63
2018 929 66.7 13.9 59.6
2019 954 67.7 14.0 57
2020 926 72.4 12.7 58.6
2021 916 71.4 12.8 61.7
2022 980 71.8 13.6 56.1
2023 996 66.1 15.0 89.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chichester Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $92 (0.5%) $18,860 (99.5%) $18,952
2020 $198 (1.0%) $19,933 (99.0%) $20,131
2021 $632 (3.1%) $19,512 (96.9%) $20,144
2022 $710 (3.5%) $19,561 (96.5%) $20,272

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chichester Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 548th of 693 High schoolsRanks 368th of 674 High schools
 24.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Chichester Senior High School)40.438.9
 1.5%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Chichester Senior High School)37.133.5
 3.6%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Chichester Senior High School)6067.6
 7.6%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students954996
 4.4%
African American249299
 20.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2228
 27.3%
Hispanic7592
 22.7%
Pacific Islander00
White564495
 12.2%
Two or More Races4382
 90.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57%89.9%
 32.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chichester Senior High School

Chichester Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Boothwyn Elementary School
Elementary : Hilltop Elementary School
Elementary : Linwood Elementary School
Elementary : Marcus Hook Elementary School
Middle : Chichester Middle School

Chichester Senior High School ranks 502nd of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Chichester Senior High School are 50% White, 30% African American, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 996 students attended Chichester Senior High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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