Shaler Area HS vs West Chester Bayard Rustin HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 381 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shaler Area HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,160 students
West Chester Bayard Rustin HS
West Chester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,159 students
| Measure | Shaler Area HS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | West Chester Bayard Rustin HS West Chester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #98 of 618 | #13 of 618 |
| National rank | #1287 of 16,910 | #258 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,160 | 1,159 |
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 1,159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 19.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 90% |
| city | Pittsburgh | West Chester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Chester Bayard Rustin HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 79.9).
- •West Chester Bayard Rustin HS does better on math proficiency (90% vs 67%).
- •West Chester Bayard Rustin HS does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 78%).
- •West Chester Bayard Rustin HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 35.3%).
- •Shaler Area HS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.7).
- •Shaler Area HS is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 1,159.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shaler Area HS better than West Chester Bayard Rustin HS?
On the Success Index (US), West Chester Bayard Rustin HS ranks higher (89.7 vs 79.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Shaler Area HS and West Chester Bayard Rustin HS?
About 381 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and West Chester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shaler Area HS: 1,160. West Chester Bayard Rustin HS: 1,159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shaler Area HS and West Chester Bayard Rustin HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Shaler Area HS is 98th of 618 and West Chester Bayard Rustin HS is 13th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).