West Chester Area School District

The West Chester Area School District is located in West Chester, PA and includes 16 schools that serve 11,654 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The West Chester Area School District spends $12,855 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 62% on instruction, 36% 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 2008.  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 4% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.