West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

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West Chester Bayard Rustin High School ranks 113 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Chester Bayard Rustin High School is a public high school serving 1,210 students in grades 9-12 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, which is part of the highly-ranked West Chester Area School District.

This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking of 113 out of 674 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. It has maintained a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade, indicating excellent academic performance. The school's students outperform the state and district averages on the Keystone Exams, with proficiency rates of 49.7% in Algebra I, 56.4% in Biology, and 86.4% in Literature, compared to the state averages of 34.1%, 50.7%, and 65.3%, respectively. Additionally, the school boasts an exceptional four-year graduation rate, reaching as high as 98.2% in the 2020-2021 school year, significantly higher than nearby schools like West Chester East High School (91.3%) and West Chester Henderson High School (95.3%).

While the school has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (16.28% in 2022-2023), it still ranks higher than nearby schools like Downingtown High School East Campus (15.16%) and Great Valley High School (18.39%) in this metric, indicating a more diverse socioeconomic population. Additionally, the school's student population is more racially diverse compared to some of the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students, which can contribute to a rich learning environment.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1100 Shiloh Road
West Chester, PA 19382

(484) 266-4300

District: West Chester Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
113^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,316

Feeder schools for West Chester Bayard Rustin High School:

Elementary:	Penn Wood Elementary School
	Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School
	Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School
Middle:	Stetson Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 1,210

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.2%

Hispanic:

5.8%

African American:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Chester Bayard Rustin High School ranks better than 83.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the West Chester Area School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.79. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of West Chester Bayard Rustin High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details West Chester Bayard Rustin High School has the smallest high school student body size in the West Chester Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (80.2%), Hispanic (5.8%), Asian (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Chester Bayard Rustin High School is 13.2, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the West Chester Area School District! (See more...)

Compare West Chester Bayard Rustin High School employs 91.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Chester Bayard Rustin High School is $18,316, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the West Chester Area School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Chester Bayard Rustin High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Chester Bayard Rustin High School 113^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See West Chester Bayard Rustin High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

West Chester Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Chester Area School District 71^st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

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Rank History for all students at West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2009	75.28	135^th	632	78.6%
2010	69.96	188^th	649	71.0%
2011	82.53	60^th	660	90.9%
2012	87.90	22^nd	664	96.7%
2013	81.27	83^rd	591	86.0%
2014	87.61	31^st	580	94.7%
2015	88.66	27^th	680	96.0%
2016	87.60	20^th	677	97.0%
2017	85.33	44^th	663	93.4%
2018	89.10	23^rd	673	96.6%
2019	88.59	32^nd	693	95.4%
2021	73.43	154^th	537	71.3%
2022	87.74	39^th	634	93.8%
2023	79.79	113^th	674	83.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.13	283^rd	652	56.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.16	77^th	502	84.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.51	63^rd	112	43.8%

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Rank History for African American students at West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.90	54^th	260	79.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.23	108^th	252	57.1%

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Rank History for White students at West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.31	120^th	577	79.2%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, April 23, 2018

My sons graduated from Rustin. The school is relatively new and has great facilities. Both sons found their interests there and went on to do well in university. Close Quote

Enrollment information for West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	819	71	34	44	0	n/a	n/a	968
2008	1071	102	53	55	0	n/a	n/a	1281
2009	1078	107	59	56	0	n/a	n/a	1300
2010	1110	109	68	47	0	n/a	n/a	1334
2011	1121	105	63	43	1	0	0	1333
2012	1126	97	67	42	1	0	0	1333
2013	1082	92	73	33	1	0	4	1285
2014	1081	86	75	49	1	0	4	1296
2015	1063	74	80	44	0	0	5	1266
2016	1053	67	82	49	0	1	5	1257
2017	1065	69	79	65	0	2	4	1284
2018	1093	63	78	58	0	2	7	1301
2019	1074	62	79	61	0	5	14	1295
2020	1078	61	73	60	0	4	20	1296
2021	1051	62	74	65	0	3	23	1278
2022	981	62	73	71	1	3	24	1215
2023	970	67	66	70	0	2	35	1210

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 West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	968	64.8	14.9	5.2
2008	1281	98.0	13.1	6.1
2009	1300	94.6	13.7	6.3
2010	1334	91.0	14.6	6.5
2011	1333	90.6	14.7	7.1
2012	1333	88.8	14.9	8.5
2013	1285	89.1	14.4	8
2014	1296	87.0	14.8	10.3
2015	1266	88.0	14.3	10.7
2016	1257	89.0	14.1	10.2
2017	1284	91.5	14.0	n/a
2018	1301	88.6	14.6	n/a
2019	1295	87.6	14.7	13
2020	1296	88.4	14.6	n/a
2021	1278	92.0	13.8	12.4
2022	1215	89.6	13.5	14.2
2023	1210	91.4	13.2	16.3

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 West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	968	64.8	14.9	5.2
2008	1281	98.0	13.1	6.1
2009	1300	94.6	13.7	6.3
2010	1334	91.0	14.6	6.5
2011	1333	90.6	14.7	7.1
2012	1333	88.8	14.9	8.5
2013	1285	89.1	14.4	8
2014	1296	87.0	14.8	10.3
2015	1266	88.0	14.3	10.7
2016	1257	89.0	14.1	10.2
2017	1284	91.5	14.0	n/a
2018	1301	88.6	14.6	n/a
2019	1295	87.6	14.7	13
2020	1296	88.4	14.6	n/a
2021	1278	92.0	13.8	12.4
2022	1215	89.6	13.5	14.2
2023	1210	91.4	13.2	16.3

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 West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$136 (0.8%)	$16,304 (99.2%)	$16,440
2020	$151 (0.9%)	$16,225 (99.1%)	$16,376
2021	$358 (2.1%)	$16,910 (97.9%)	$17,268
2022	$290 (1.6%)	$18,025 (98.4%)	$18,316

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 32^nd of 693 High schools	Ranks 113^th of 674 High schools	12.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (West Chester Bayard Rustin High School)	90.9	49.7	41.2%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (West Chester Bayard Rustin High School)	89.1	56.4	32.7%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (West Chester Bayard Rustin High School)	88.5	86.4	2.1%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1295	1210	6.6%
African American	62	67	8.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	79	66	16.5%
Hispanic	61	70	14.8%
Pacific Islander	5	2	60%
White	1074	970	9.7%
Two or More Races	14	35	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13%	16.3%	3.3%

Schools Near West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School	Public	9-12	1100 Shiloh Road	West Chester	19382	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	No	(484) 266-4300	1,210	91	13.2	16.3%	970 (80.2%)	67 (5.5%)	70 (5.8%)	66 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	35 (2.9%)	79.8	113^th of 674 public high schools	83.2%		87.7	39^th of 634 public high schools	93.8%	74	49.7	56.4	86.4											$18,316	$290	$18,025
West Chester East High School	Public	9-12	450 Ellis Ln	West Chester	19380	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	No	(484) 266-3800	1,251	90	13.9	20.1%	900 (71.9%)	76 (6.1%)	137 (11.0%)	95 (7.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	39 (3.1%)	82.1	97^th of 674 public high schools	85.6%		85.7	58^th of 634 public high schools	90.9%	39	52.2	60.1	84.1											$17,877	$272	$17,605
West Chester Henderson High School	Public	9-12	400 Montgomery Ave	West Chester	19380	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	No	(484) 266-3300	1,429	94	15.1	16.1%	1,060 (74.2%)	64 (4.5%)	142 (9.9%)	128 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	31 (2.2%)	81.6	100^th of 674 public high schools	85.2%		85.5	59^th of 634 public high schools	90.7%	41	55.8	63.0	78.3											$17,800	$313	$17,487
21st Century Cyber Charter School	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	1245 Wrights Lane	West Chester	19380	Chester County	21st Century Cyber Charter School	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(484) 875-5400	1,239	58	21.1		822 (66.3%)	194 (15.7%)	106 (8.6%)	20 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	94 (7.6%)	60.7	288^th of 674 public high schools	57.3%		57	328^th of 634 public high schools	48.3%	40	33.5	49.5	72.0	35.0	21.0	19.2	21.7	70.4	70.4	55.0	43.9	64.9	58.1	$15,782	$00	$15,782
Garnet Valley High School	Public	9-12	552 Smithbridge Rd	Glen Mills	19342	Delaware County	Garnet Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 579-7745	1,546	117	13.2	13.1%	1,130 (73.1%)	46 (3.0%)	32 (2.1%)	272 (17.6%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	60 (3.9%)	82.4	94^th of 674 public high schools	86.1%		91.7	12^th of 634 public high schools	98.1%	82	44.5	64.8	85.3											$20,587	$129	$20,458
Penncrest High School	Public	9-12	134 Barren Rd	Media	19063	Delaware County	Rose Tree Media School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 627-6201	1,212	97	12.5	20.9%	955 (78.8%)	55 (4.5%)	37 (3.1%)	88 (7.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (6.3%)	91	35^th of 674 public high schools	94.8%		81.1	100^th of 634 public high schools	84.2%	65	58.5	76.1	85.9											$23,675	$649	$23,026
Delaware County Technical High School - Aston	Public	9-12	100 Crozerville Road	Aston	19014	Delaware County	Delaware County Technical High School	No	No	No	No	(610) 459-3050	39	19	2.1	51.3%	18 (46.2%)	11 (28.2%)	3 (7.7%)	3 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.3%)								(n/a)
Great Valley High School	Public	9-12	225 North Phoenixville Pike	Malvern	19355	Chester County	Great Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 889-1900	1,403	106	13.2	18.4%	804 (57.3%)	48 (3.4%)	183 (13.0%)	328 (23.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (2.8%)	85.7	74^th of 674 public high schools	89.0%		90.8	18^th of 634 public high schools	97.2%	56	45.7	68.3	87.7											$20,037	$14	$20,023
Chester County Technical College High School - Brandywine Campus	Public	9-12	443 Boot Road	Downingtown	19335	Chester County	Chester County Technical College High School	No	No	No	No	(484) 593-5100	93	32	2.8		79 (84.9%)	1 (1.1%)	12 (12.9%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Downingtown High School East Campus	Public	9-12	50 Devon Drive	Exton	19341	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 363-6400	1,702	128	13.2	15.2%	1,155 (67.9%)	52 (3.1%)	131 (7.7%)	281 (16.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	81 (4.8%)	82.9	92^nd of 674 public high schools	86.4%		90.2	22^nd of 634 public high schools	96.5%	70	57.3	60.6	81.9											$18,259	$214	$18,046

Frequently Asked Questions about West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

What district is West Chester Bayard Rustin High School in?

West Chester Area School District

How many students attend West Chester Bayard Rustin High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,210 students attended West Chester Bayard Rustin High School.

What is the racial makeup of West Chester Bayard Rustin High School?

Students at West Chester Bayard Rustin High School are 80% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into West Chester Bayard Rustin High School?

West Chester Bayard Rustin High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Penn Wood Elementary School
Elementary : Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School
Elementary : Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School
Middle : Stetson Middle School

Is West Chester Bayard Rustin High School a good school?

West Chester Bayard Rustin High School ranks 113^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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