West Chester Area School District

District Spending

The West Chester Area School District spends $13,202 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 61% on instruction, 37% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The West Chester Area School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the PA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The West Chester Area School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the West Chester Area School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The West Chester Area School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.