WEST CHESTER HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL
West Chester Henderson HS is a public high school that is part of the West Chester Area SD school district, located in West Chester, PA with about 1,224 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 84 teachers, West Chester Henderson HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
West Chester Henderson High School, located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, is a prominent public secondary school within the West Chester Area School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for fostering a comprehensive educational environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors classes, and elective programs that cater to different academic interests and career pathways.
Beyond the classroom, Henderson High School maintains a strong reputation for its vibrant school culture and community engagement. The school supports a wide array of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs, which encourage personal growth and leadership development. With a commitment to inclusivity and student achievement, the institution remains a cornerstone of the local West Chester community, aiming to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are empowered to excel both academically and socially.
For more information, contact West Chester Henderson HS at (484) 266-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3300
http://www.wcasd.net
WEST CHESTER HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in West Chester, PA with about 1,224 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West Chester Area SD
- Total Students:
- 1,224
- Teachers:
- 84.51
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,224 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST CHESTER HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.3%
- Asian
- 8.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.1%
- Black or African American
- 5.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.