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WCASD Preview Learning helps students get ready for upcoming classes and reinforce current skills with videos, activities, and study materials aligned to grade-level expectations!
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During the summer months, families can access a variety of programs that provide free or low-cost meals to students while school is out.
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Grab your Clever Badge, pack your curiosity, and get ready for a summer of discovery with our Summer Learning Adventure webpage!
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Check out the 2025-26 School Year Calendar before it begins!
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The 10th Anniversary of the WC E-Poetry Contest once again captivated participants with an impressive display of creativity and talent!
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The WCASD School Board of Directors approved a final general fund budget of $333,897,499 for the 2025-26 school year.
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The West Chester Area School District is proud to announce the selection of two dynamic leaders to key roles at Rustin High School.
Our Story in Numbers
$333.8 Million
2025-26 School Year Budget
WCASD’s budget adds staff for diverse needs, invests in schools, and maintains the lowest tax rates in Chester and Delaware Counties.
12,000
Students
There are approximately 12,000 students enrolled in the West Chester Area School District.
1,470
Employees
The district has over 1,000 teachers, 70 administrators, and 400 staff—and is always seeking new talent!
75
Square-Miles
WCASD serves 75 square miles of suburban, urban, and rural areas in central Chester County, known for its businesses and countryside.
17
Schools
There are 17 schools in the WCASD, 11 elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools.
1
WCASD Way
Chester County has many great schools, but only one WCASD—defined by history, innovation, and community in the 'WCASD Way.'