West Chester Area School District
The West Chester Area School District is a public K–12 district in Pennsylvania, serving over 12,000 students across 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.
It is recognized for academic excellence, with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and over 64% of teachers holding advanced degrees.
The district serves West Chester borough and surrounding townships in Chester and Delaware counties.
Address: 782 Springdale Drive, Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (484) 266-1000
Fax: (484) 266-1175
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Pennsylvania Auditor General Claims Chesco School District Raised Property Taxes in Annual ‘Shell Game’
Pa. Auditor General Timothy DeFoor released a statewide school-district audit that uncovered a legal (but suspect) practice. The study revealed 12 districts statewide raising local…
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Small-Town Life, Big-City Conveniences: West Chester’s Journey to Becoming One of America’s Best Places to Live
West Chester rates as one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America, with a number of factors making the borough a destination for…
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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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Donna Urian, Board Chair, YMCA of Greater Brandywine and Shareholder at Fischer Cunnane & Associates
Donna Urian, Board Chair of YMCA Greater Brandywine and Shareholder at Fischer Cunnane & Associates Ltd, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Springfield…
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West Chester Coat Drive Keeps Students Warm in the Winter
Keystone Volvo is keeping kids warm in West Chester. This year, 300 coats were delivered to the town’s school district for economically disadvantaged children, writes…
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West Chester Prepares Town For Return of Christmas Parade on Friday
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the region’s most famous hometown Christmas parade returns this Friday at 7 PM to downtown West Chester.…
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West Chester Approves Development Plans at Site of Former Wyeth Pharmaceutical Factory
West Chester will soon become home to two new warehouses generating an additional $2.17 million in annual taxes, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local…
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Chester County Sheriff’s Office’s Comfort K-9 Demonstrated His Skills in Helping People Reduce Stress
Chester County Sheriff’s Office’s comfort K-9 demonstrated his skills in helping people reduce stress during West Chester Area School District’s Mental Health Share, writes Steven…
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Four of Pennsylvania’s Best School Districts for Athletes are in Chester County
Chester County is home to four of the top 50 best school districts for athletes in Pennsylvania, according to a recently published report by Niche.…
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After Three Decades Coaching, West Chester East Athletic Director Retires
After spending three decades coaching high school students, Sue Cornelius, athletic director and coach at West Chester East High School, retired last week, writes Holly…
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Chester County Home to Four of Pennsylvania’s 50 Best School Districts for Athletes
Chester County is home to four of Pennsylvania’s 50 best school districts for athletes in 2022, according to recently published rankings by Niche.com. To determine…
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West Chester Area School District Receives School Supplies for Students in Need
West Chester Area School District students in need are off to a great start in the new school year thanks to the Mom’s Club of…
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Home to Six of Pennsylvania’s 50 Highest-Scoring School Districts, Chester County No Longer Boasts No. 1
Chester County is home to six of the 50 highest-scoring school districts in Pennsylvania for 2022, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. For…
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Henrietta Hankin Library to Host Screening, Discussion of Youth Mental Illness Documentary Next Week
On Thursday, Aug. 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, the Henrietta Hankin Branch Library will continue its partnership with PBS Books and WETA by presenting a…
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Demolition of Spellman Building in West Chester Now Underway
Demolition of the Spellman building, the former home of the West Chester Area School District’s administrative offices, is now underway, writes Bill Rettew for the…
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SCORE Award Winner: Beth Valitski in Chester Springs
Each year SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of our local economy…
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West Chester Schools to Add Extra Time to High School Schedule to ‘Recharge or Create Valuable Connections’
Starting in the coming school year, each period for the West Chester Area School District High School schedule will be three minutes shorter to make…
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Insurance Firm Surprises WCASD Teacher — a Relentless Advocate for People with Disabilities — with Custom Bike
Jessica Keogh, a special education teacher at Fugett Middle School in the West Chester Area School District, received a nice surprise from The Hartford earlier…
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