Stetson MS

1060 Wilmington Pike
West Chester, PA 19382

www.wcasd.net

808 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Stetson Middle School is a highly regarded public school located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, serving students within the West Chester Area School District. As a middle-level institution, it is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their formative adolescent years. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that challenges students while providing the necessary support systems to ensure every learner can meet or exceed state academic standards.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Stetson Middle School is known for cultivating a vibrant school culture through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, music programs, and various student clubs. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character development, the school strives to prepare its student body for success in high school and beyond. For parents and community members, the school maintains strong communication and resources via the district’s official website, which serves as a central hub for school policies, academic calendars, and event information.

808

Total Students

65.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stetson MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	612
Hispanic	67
Black	42
Asian	37
Two or More	49
American Indian	1

White
612 (75.7%)
Hispanic
67 (8.3%)
Two or More
49 (6.1%)
Black
42 (5.2%)
Asian
37 (4.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Chester Area SD
Phone:	(484)266-2700
Website:	http://www.wcasd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	808
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 280

Grade 7 262

Grade 8 266