The Coatesville Area High School, colloquially known as “The Ville”, is a public high school in Caln Township, in central Chester County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Coatesville Area School District, and the school has a Coatesville postal address.
Serving 1,366 students in grades 10-12, Coatesville Area Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,366 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coatesville Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Coatesville Area Sr. High School's student population of 1,366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,366 students
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coatesville Area Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coatesville Area Sr. High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2136 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
26%
16%
Black
27%
14%
White
40%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coatesville Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Coatesville Area Sr. High School is ranked #2136 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Coatesville Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Coatesville Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Downingtown High School West Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coatesville Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Coatesville Area Sr. High School is 85%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Coatesville Area Sr. High School?
1,366 students attend Coatesville Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Coatesville Area Sr. High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coatesville Area Sr. High School?
Coatesville Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Coatesville Area Sr. High School offer ?
Coatesville Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coatesville Area Sr. High School part of?
Coatesville Area Sr. High School is part of Coatesville Area School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
LOVE Coatesville schools. The diverstiy there is soooo important. Everyone manages to get along quite well together.
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