Serving 1,465 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 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,465 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
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
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 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
1,465 students attend West Chester Henderson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of West Chester Henderson High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% 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 14:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,465 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 30%)
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
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