- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Chester, PA
West Chester East Hs
Federal NCES profile for West Chester East Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422529006734
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Chester East Hs earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in West Chester · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Chester East Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Chester East Hs ranks #1 of 3 high schools in West Chester, PA.
School address
District: West Chester Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422529006734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
West Chester East Hs held near 1,246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.8 → 94.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 422529006734 · West Chester, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,216 enr · 13.7:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: West Chester Henderson Hs (1,444 students)
West Chester East Hs held near 1,246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.8 → 94.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Chester East Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Chester H
West Chester Henderson Hs
1,444 students
- This school
West Chester East Hs
1,216 students
- West Chester B
West Chester Bayard Rustin Hs
1,159 students
- E N Peirce Ms
E N Peirce Ms
1,040 students
- J R Fugett Ms
J R Fugett Ms
930 students
- Stetson Ms
Stetson Ms
808 students
What this shows West Chester East Hs reports 1,216 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Chester East Hs compares
West Chester East Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 69% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,216 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,216
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,039
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.5 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Asian 9.1%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, West Chester East Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Chester Area Sd reports $18,039 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Chester East Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester Henderson Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Chester Bayard Rustin Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E N Peirce Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J R Fugett Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stetson Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Chester East Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,159
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools in West Chester
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,216 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Chester East Hs
How many students attend West Chester East Hs?
West Chester East Hs has 1,216 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Chester, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,251 (2022-23) → 1,246 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Chester East Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at West Chester East Hs is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Chester East Hs?
18.3% of students at West Chester East Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Chester East Hs?
The largest demographic group at West Chester East Hs is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in West Chester, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Chester East Hs?
West Chester East Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Chester East Hs rank among high schools in West Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, West Chester East Hs ranks #1 of 3 high schools in West Chester, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in West Chester on the city page.
What other schools are in West Chester Area Sd?
Besides West Chester East Hs, West Chester Area Sd also operates West Chester Henderson Hs (1,444 students), West Chester Bayard Rustin Hs (1,159 students), and E N Peirce Ms (1,040 students). See the West Chester Area Sd district page for the complete list.