Bayard Rustin High School

Bayard Rustin High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1100 Shiloh Rd,  West Chester, PA
West Chester Area School District
3.9
4.1
1,189 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
87%
Reading Proficiency
88%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
87%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
93
Full Time Teachers
93
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
83%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
256:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
80.2%
Hispanic
5.8%
Black
5.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.5%
Two or more races
2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#24 Best Public HS in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Penn State 371 Students
University of Pittsburgh 311 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 238 Students
Temple University 194 Students
University of Delaware 164 Students
Drexel University 143 Students
University of Pennsylvania 101 Students
University of South Carolina 100 Students
Villanova University 96 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 89 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 189 Students
Marketing 97 Students
Biology 96 Students
Nursing 81 Students
Psychology 79 Students
Finance 71 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 54 Students
Computer Science 48 Students
Engineering 48 Students
Political Science and Government 47 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 299 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/17/2024
For all four years I've been at Rustin high school I have found everything to be pleasant. The teachers and faculty are wonderful and deeply inspiring.
2.0 Alum
4/18/2023
some teachers are great but others don't care enough about their students. the building is very nice and has resources are great
4.0 Senior
3/31/2023
The teachers are are very personal and willing to help you out. We have great clubs and sports. However, similar to many high schools, there is a lot of pressure to perform well which causes student to gain stress.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 8 Reviews
5.0 student
7/30/2025
To the recent reviewers who made some valid points: the school has gone through changes, and it’s clear they’ve listened to the concerns. A new principal is coming for the 2025–2026 school year, which shows they’re trying to move in the right direction.The staff here really do care. They work hard—s...
1.0 student
6/4/2024
This school is a bigger stentson middle school. Same administrators and same issues. An awful school.
5.0 other
3/30/2022
As a student there, i enjoyed it there. Comparatively better than schools in the area. The teachers are generally good. Its really big and has tons of fields for sports. there are a lot of clubs. nothing too out of the ordinary all i can say it was a content experience. I had an IEP, and i would say...
5.0 parent
1/23/2020
Excellent! I had two students graduate from Rustin and both went on to good colleges (one even got a full scholarship). Found class sizes were good, access to resources was good, teachers were engaged, and students all seemed to get along (regardless of "social standing").

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Bayard Rustin High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in West Chester, PA, in the Westtown neighborhood, and is served by the West Chester Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 1,189 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 87% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 88% are proficient in reading. Bayard Rustin High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $592,699. Discover additional schools in the area, like Westtown School, West Chester Christian School, Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School, and more. Learn more about what West Chester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bayard Rustin High School.

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