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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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
School Overview
West Chester Henderson High School's student population of 1,429 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Chester Henderson High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Chester Henderson High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#70 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
74%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Chester Henderson High School's ranking?
West Chester Henderson High School is ranked #70 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are West Chester Henderson High School often compared to?
West Chester Henderson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Chester Bayard Rustin High School, West Chester East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Chester Henderson High School?
The graduation rate of West Chester Henderson High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Chester Henderson High School?
1,429 students attend West Chester Henderson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of West Chester Henderson High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Chester Henderson High School?
West Chester Henderson High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Chester Henderson High School offer ?
West Chester Henderson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Chester Henderson High School part of?
West Chester Henderson High School is part of West Chester Area School District.
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