West Chester East High School vs. West Chester Henderson High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Chester East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
West Chester Henderson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,251 students in grades 9-12, West Chester East High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,429 students in grades 9-12, West Chester Henderson High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,251 students
1,429 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
94 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#58 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#70 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
85%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
83%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Graduation Rate
96%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
314
370
Grade 10 Students
312
376
Grade 11 Students
314
341
Grade 12 Students
311
342
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
9%
% Hispanic
11%
10%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
72%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%