West Chester Area School District
- 829 PAOLI PIKE
- WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
- (484) 266-1000
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 95.6% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $12,855 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.8 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | - |
| Number of Students | 11,654 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 844 | - |
District Test Scores
PSSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.1% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 92.5% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 91.1% | 80.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.9% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 88.3% | 77.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.2% | 76.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.8% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 94.5% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 92.9% | 79.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.2% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 88.1% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 87.1% | 70.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 81.4% | |
| 2009 | 95.4% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 95.1% | 81.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.3% | 74.4% | |
| 2009 | 89.4% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 89.8% | 73.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.6% | 64.1% | |
| 2009 | 85.3% | 64.5% | |
| 2008 | 82.6% | 61.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.7% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 79.6% | 58.1% | |
| 2008 | 73.7% | 57.3% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.4% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 75.7% | |
| 2008 | 83.1% | 72.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.1% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 85.9% | 67.6% | |
| 2008 | 83.8% | 66.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.1% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 86.1% | 75.3% | |
| 2008 | 80.4% | 70.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.1% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 88.7% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 84.9% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.8% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 83.1% | 71.3% | |
| 2008 | 83.5% | 70.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.5% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 91.5% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 92.7% | 78.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.1% | 57.2% | |
| 2009 | 73.7% | 54.8% | |
| 2008 | 73.8% | 52.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 85.6% | 71.2% | |
| 2008 | 84.7% | 69.1% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.7% | 59.6% | |
| 2009 | 69.7% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 70.7% | 55.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.2% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 78.5% | 65.2% | |
| 2008 | 77.7% | 64.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.8% | 39.8% | |
| 2009 | 51.5% | 39.7% | |
| 2008 | 50.5% | 35.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.7% | 80.7% | |
| 2009 | 87.1% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 89.2% | 85.8% | |
Distict total - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 82.6% | - | |
Source: PA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 11,654 | 13.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 732 |
| 1st Grade Students | 854 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 812 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 843 |
| 4th Grade Students | 872 |
| 5th Grade Students | 903 |
| 6th Grade Students | 906 |
| 7th Grade Students | 928 |
| 8th Grade Students | 963 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,007 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,015 |
| 11th Grade Students | 966 |
| 12th Grade Students | 999 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 756 |
| Hispanic | 567 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 815 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 9,649 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6,119 |
| Female | 5,681 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 844 | 13.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 22 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 364 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 437 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 21 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 182 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 10 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 41 |
| Elementary | 12 |
| Secondary | 29 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 16 |
| Library Support Staff | 15 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 389 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 9 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 32 |
| School Administrators | 49 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 56 |
| Student Support Services | 36 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 207 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $185,466,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $153,477,000 | 82.8% |
| Property Tax | $126,473,000 | 68.2% |
| Public Utility Tax | $198,000 | 0.1% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $16,906,000 | 9.1% |
| All Other Taxes | $3,666,000 | 2.0% |
| Other School Systems | $330,000 | 0.2% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $165,000 | 0.09% |
| School Lunch | $2,598,000 | 1.4% |
| Rents and Royalties | $28,000 | 0.02% |
| Interest Earnings | $3,093,000 | 1.7% |
| Miscellaneous | $20,000 | 0.01% |
| Total State Revenues | $27,284,000 | 14.7% |
| General Formula Assistance | $6,845,000 | 3.7% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $6,202,000 | 3.3% |
| Special Education Programs | $5,021,000 | 2.7% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $80,000 | 0.04% |
| School Lunch Programs | $56,000 | 0.03% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,437,000 | 0.8% |
| Transportation Programs | $4,371,000 | 2.4% |
| Other Programs | $3,272,000 | 1.8% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $4,705,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,998,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $310,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $31,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $64,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $473,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Other | $587,000 | 0.3% |
| Direct - Other | $1,241,000 | 0.7% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $152,140,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $94,020,000 | 61.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $55,063,000 | 36.2% |
| Student Support | $8,301,000 | 4.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $4,744,000 | 2.6% |
| General Administration Support | $3,342,000 | 1.8% |
| School Administration Support | $7,043,000 | 3.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $16,056,000 | 8.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $11,964,000 | 6.5% |
| Other Support Services | $3,613,000 | 1.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,057,000 | 2.0% |
| Food Services | $3,057,000 | 1.6% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 95.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 941 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 37 | 0.9% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within West Chester Area School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 16
- Students: 11,654
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 844
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| EAST BRADFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
820 Frank Rd
West Chester, PA Public | KG-5 | 393 | 12.5 |  Review This School |
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| EAST GOSHEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
800 North Chester Rd
West Chester, PA Public | KG-5 | 502 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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| E N PEIRCE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1314 Burke Rd
West Chester, PA Public | 6-8 | 927 | 13.5 | Review This School |
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| EXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
301 South Hendricks Ave
Exton, PA Public | KG-5 | 561 | 15.2 | Review This School |
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| FERN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
915 Lincoln Ave
West Chester, PA Public | KG-5 | 462 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| GLEN ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1150 Delancey Place
West Chester, PA Public | KG-5 | 480 | 15.2 | Review This School |
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| HILLSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
725 West Market St
West Chester, PA Public | KG-5 | 569 | 15.6 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| J R FUGETT MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
500 Ellis Ln
West Chester, PA Public | 6-8 | 957 | 13.2 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MARY C HOWSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
641 West Boot Rd
West Chester, PA Public | KG-5 | 460 | 13.5 |  4.5 out of 5 6 Reviews |
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| PENN WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1470 Johnny's Way
West Chester, PA Public | KG-5 | 509 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| SARAH W STARKWEATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1050 Wilmington Pk
West Chester, PA Public | KG-5 | 622 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| STETSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1060 Wilmington Pk
West Chester, PA Public | 6-8 | 913 | 13.0 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WEST CHESTER BAYARD RUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1100 Shiloh Rd
West Chester, PA Public | 9-12 | 1,334 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| WEST CHESTER EAST HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
450 Ellis Ln
West Chester, PA Public | 9-12 | 1,403 | 14.6 | Review This School |
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| WEST CHESTER HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
400 Montgomery Ave
West Chester, PA Public | 9-12 | 1,250 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| WESTTOWN-THORNBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
750 Westbourne Rd
West Chester, PA Public | KG-5 | 458 | 16.2 | Review This School |
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