Serving 1,431 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
West Chester Henderson High School's student population of 1,431 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Chester Henderson High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)87%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
75%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are West Chester Henderson High School often compared to?
West Chester Henderson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Chester East High School, West Chester Bayard Rustin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Chester Henderson High School?
The graduation rate of West Chester Henderson High School is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Chester Henderson High School?
1,431 students attend West Chester Henderson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of West Chester Henderson High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 SD School District.
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