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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Pandemic-Driven Changes to Education Are Here to Stay in Some Districts, Like West Chester
The West Chester Area School District, like all school districts throughout the country, was forced to make drastic changes to how it educated students during…
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MLK Jr.’s Daughter Discusses How to Strengthen Communities at WCASD Symposium
Bernice King, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter, joined the West Chester Area School District’s “Strengthening Community Symposium” to discuss structural racism, connecting across…
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Former WCASD Offices Could Graduate into an ALDI
West Chester could soon become home to a new ALDI supermarket constructed at the Spellman Building. The Paoli Pike site is the former home to…
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East High Students Organize Silent Auction Dec. 16 to Benefit Home of the Sparrow
Three seniors from East High School in West Chester have organized a silent auction fundraiser Thursday, Dec. 16, to benefit Home of the Sparrow in…
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More Than 50 Businesses to Help the Borough Glow During Holiday Weekends in West Chester
According to the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce, 54 local businesses have committed to sponsoring five weekends of holiday lights, decorations, and festivities during…
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Check Out How Many School Districts in Chester County Rank Among the State’s Top 50 for 2022
Chester County is home to six of the 50 Best School Districts in Pennsylvania for 2022, according to recently published rankings by Niche.com. To determine…
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Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce, Chester County Hospital to Light Up Holiday Weekends in Borough
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is reimagining what the holidays mean this year by launching the first-ever “Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday…
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Women’s Business Connection Honors Tuttle, Sibley, and Its Community Partners at Annual Awards Event
Two local leaders were recognized recently by the Women’s Business Connection of Chester Country (WBC). Nancy Tuttle of Tuttle Marketing Services is this year’s Business…
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RE/MAX’s Michael Diggin on Chester County’s Housing Market: Homes Selling at Over 102 Percent of List Price
If ever there were a time to sell your home … Characterizing the current state of Chester County’s real estate market as simply a seller’s…
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West Chester Area School District Juggles ‘Polar Opposite Opinions’ on School Mask Mandate
The West Chester Area School District is considering its future steps as parents across the state ramp up pressure on districts over school mask requirements,…
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Hit Hard by Charter School Payments, Local School Districts Seek Reform
There’s a looming financial crisis for public schools trying to meet payments for students moving to charter schools, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. School…
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Citadel Credit Union Builds Strength in Education, Honors 21 Local Teachers with Heart of Learning Award
In an academic year that challenged teachers unlike any other, 21 teachers in Greater Philadelphia have been recognized by Citadel Credit Union for going above…
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As the Pandemic Continues to Disrupt Education, Even High-Achieving Local School Districts Feel the Effects
After more than a year of academic disruption due to the pandemic, even high-achieving school districts in the area are feeling the effects, write Maddie…
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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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Nutrition Prof at WCU Honored for Exceptional Teaching for Dietetic Education
Jeanie Subach, an associate professor of nutrition at West Chester University, has been recognized by the Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors (NDEP) unit of…
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WCASD’s New Elementary School Set to Open in August
With construction on track, Greystone Elementary School in West Goshen Township is set to open its doors to eager students in August, writes Bill Rettew…
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Greater West Chester Chamber Announces 2021 Board of Directors
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2021 Board of Directors. It is comprised of 22 of the region’s most prominent business…
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WCASD School Board Rejects Application for New Charter School
After careful deliberation, West Chester Area School District officials have decided to deny the application submitted by Skills for Life Charter School, according to a…
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