West Chester Henderson HS

400 Montgomery Ave
West Chester, PA 19380

www.wcasd.net

1,429 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,429

Total Students

94.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Chester Henderson HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,060
Hispanic	142
Black	64
Asian	128
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,060 (74.2 %)
Hispanic
142 (9.9 %)
Asian
128 (9.0 %)
Black
64 (4.5 %)
Two or More
31 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Chester Area SD
Phone:	(484)266-3300
Website:	http://www.wcasd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	94.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 370

Grade 10 376

Grade 11 341

Grade 12 342