Bayard Rustin High School
Bayard Rustin High School is a public grades‑9–12 school in the West Chester Area School District. It is named for civil rights activist Bayard Rustin and opened in 2006.
It is recognized for strong academics, athletics in the Ches‑Mont League, and a vibrant extracurricular community.
Address: 1100 Shiloh Rd, West Chester, PA 19382
Phone: (484) 266-4300
Fax: (484) 266-4399
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West Chester-Based Danny Apex Productions Blends Art with Strategy, Elevates Visual Storytelling for Clients
In a fast-paced digital world where attention spans are scarce, visuals often speak louder than words and instantly shape first impressions. Strong imagery, therefore, has…
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These Seven Chester County Public High Schools Placed Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2024
Seven Chester County public high schools found their place among the top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2024, according to a new ranking recently released by…
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West Chester’s Rustin High School Band Shines at Prestigious Chicago Festival
March was an unforgettable month for the Bayard Rustin High School Band, writes staff for The Daily Local News. The band traveled to Chicago, Illinois…
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Conestoga Senior Reels in Her Third Consecutive District Diving Win
Conestoga High School senior Avery Hillier recently secured a third consecutive District 1 3A girls diving win, writes Bruce Adams for The Daily Local News. …
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Widener University Honors Student Winners of the 13th Annual High School Leadership Awards
Widener University, in partnership with NBC10 and Telemundo62, announced the winners of the 13th annual Widener University High School Leadership Awards. The awards recognize high…
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Kennett Symphony Releases Schedule for 2023-2024 Season
The Kennett Symphony, Chester County’s only professional symphony orchestra, and Music Director Michael Hall announce its 83rd season. With six diverse concert offerings, the season…
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Here are the Top-Ranked Chester County Public High Schools in the Philadelphia Region
Chester County high schools made the Niche list of the 2023 Best Public High Schools in the Philadelphia Area. The ranking was based on an…
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West Chester Novelist’s LGBTQ Sci-Fi Book to Be Turned into Disney+ Series
A West Chester-raised novelist was not always public about his sexuality, but now with the popularity of his queer sci-fi novel book, Brian Zepka is…
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Widener University Honors Winners of the 12th Annual High School Leadership Awards
Widener University, in partnership with NBC10 and Telemundo62, has named the winners of the 12th annual Widener University High School Leadership Awards. The awards recognize…
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Twin Seniors at Rustin to Continue Playing Their Respective Sports at the Highest Level in College
Laine and Elizabeth McGurk, twin seniors at Bayard Rustin High School, are both headed to Division I programs in their respective sports: basketball and lacrosse,…
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Exton-Based A Haven Releases Annual Report to Recognize Community Efforts, Impact
A Haven, a family-minded grief center in Exton, has released its annual report which documents the growth and impact of the nonprofit over the past…
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Rustin High Schoolers Collect Over 1,800 Books to Help Those in Need
Throughout October and November, students and staff from Rustin High School in the West Chester Area School District collected over 1,800 books for the school’s…
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Hoops Star Cooper Shivers Finds His Fit — Academically, Athletically, Socially — at Church Farm School
Glen Mills resident Tom Shivers, a former college basketball player and self-proclaimed hoops junkie, is quick to take credit for his kids’ marksmanship on the…
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Looking to Have Some Spooky Family-Friendly Fun in Chester County?
Halloween is right around the corner, and that means a fall bounty of festivities. Chester County families may be looking for All Hallow’s fun, but…
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See Which Seven Chester County Public High Schools Ranked Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2023
Seven Chester County public high schools are among the top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2022, according to a new ranking recently released by Niche. To…
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More Than 100 Chester County Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
More than 100 students from around Chester County were named National Merit Semifinalists and have the chance to become National Merit Scholars, writes Kristen A.…
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Loved Ones Gather to Remember West Chester Teen Five Years After Her Tragic Death
Marking five years since the tragic death of Bianca Roberson, who was killed in a road rage incident in 2017, family and friends gathered for a…
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West Chester Man’s Videography Business Heads to ‘Apex’ of the Production Industry
The story of Danny Apex Productions began at Rustin High School, where West Chester native Dan Diggin and his friends ran the morning announcements. Although…













































