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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Chester County Teens to Perform in East Coast Premiere of Popular Musical Comedy
Some local teens have a rare theatrical opportunity usually only reserved for professional actors. Students from 11 area middle and high schools are ready to…
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Rustin Grad Caps Undefeated Wrestling Season with Historic NCAA Title
Brett Kaliner of the Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, N.J., recently capped an undefeated season by winning the 149-pound title at the NCAA Division…
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West Goshen Teen Raises $11,000 for Brandywine Valley SPCA
For the fifth year in a row, West Goshen Township resident Gavin Snyder, 17, put up his West Chester Christmas Light Display, and once again,…
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Chester County Home to Seven of Pennsylvania’s Top 50 Public High Schools for 2022
Chester County is home to seven of Pennsylvania’s Top 50 public high schools for 2022, according to new rankings recently released by Niche.com. To determine…
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The College She Was Set to Attend Bestows Honorary Degree upon Rustin Grad Killed in Act of Road Rage
Four years ago, a week before she was scheduled to leave her West Chester home for orientation at Jacksonville University, 18-year-old Bianca Roberson was tragically…
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All-American Wrestler from West Chester Earns Another Accolade for His Athletic, Academic Prowess
The Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC), which is comprised of 18 NCAA Division III colleges, has selected West Chester native Brett Kaliner of the Stevens Institute…
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Chester County Home to Nine of U.S. News & World Report’s 50 Best High Schools in Pennsylvania
Chester County is home to nine of the 50 Best High Schools in Pennsylvania, including No. 2, according to new rankings from U.S. News &…
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Rustin High School Senior’s Essay Featured in ‘A Teenager’s Guide to Feminism’
Karisma Jaini, a Rustin High School senior, has accomplished something that few people her age ever have, as the 18-year-old is now a published author,…
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NPR: West Chester Native the Oft-Forgotten Architect of the Civil Rights Movement
Although his name is not easily recognized beyond Chester County, West Chester native Bayard Rustin is one of the Black visionaries who have shaped the…
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Chester County Home to Nine of the 50 Best Public High Schools in Pennsylvania
Chester County is home to nine of the 50 Best Public High Schools in Pennsylvania for 2021, according to new rankings recently published by Niche.com.…
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West Goshen Man’s Massive Christmas Display Benefits West Chester Food Cupboard
West Goshen Township resident Jim Whalen has once again set up a massive Christmas display in his front yard to benefit the West Chester Food…
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West Chester Teen Sets Up Walkthrough Christmas Display to Help Animals in Need
Gavin Snyder, a sophomore at Rustin High School, has set up a Christmas oasis filled with lights, decorations, and inflatables – all to help animals…
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West Chester Brothers Turn Pandemic Project into World-Record Feat
What started as a pandemic project for a pair of West Chester brothers ended up breaking the world record for the farthest long snap in…
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VISTA Today’s Weekend Warrior Wins National Championship with His Semi-Pro Lacrosse Team
VISTA Today is many things. It’s an online celebration of Chester County. It’s a vehicle for creative storytelling and an advocate for the small business…
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West Chester Native Recalls Critical Role He Played in Duke’s First-Ever Win at Notre Dame
With the Duke football team having recently opened its season with a trip to Notre Dame, West Chester native Anthony Nash recalled for GoDuke The…
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West Chester Area School District Renews Focus on Equity with Anti-Racist Curricula
With “diversity” having been a part of its lessons for nearly two decades, the West Chester Area School District is now renewing its focus on…
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Chester County Home to Seven of the 40 Top-Rated Public High Schools in Philadelphia, Suburbs
Chester County is home to seven of the 40 Top-Rated Public High Schools in Philadelphia and the Suburbs, according to a recently published list by…
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West Chester Couple Dedicates Their Lives to Helping Student-Athletes Succeed
Tammy James, the Coordinator of Academic Support Services for Student Athletes at West Chester University, and Keith Cochran, the boys basketball coach at West Chester…












































