West Chester Henderson HS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380 · West Chester Area SD
#30 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania
#403 of 16,910 nationally
About West Chester Henderson HS
West Chester Henderson HS is a public high located in West Chester, in the West Chester Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,444 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 87.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of high schools in United States and 30th of 618 ranked high schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is math proficiency (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (65th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,444.
There are 17 schools in West Chester; West Chester Henderson HS ranks 3rd of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)84%
- Reading proficiency (30%)87%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)21.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Chester Henderson HS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Chester Henderson HS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Fern Hill El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
408 students · 1.3 km away
Hillsdale El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
537 students · 2.2 km away
Greystone El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
511 students · 2.7 km away
Glen Acres El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students · 2.8 km away
J R Fugett MS
West Chester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
930 students · 3.2 km away
West Chester East HS
West Chester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,216 students · 3.2 km away
East Bradford El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
455 students · 3.6 km away
E N Peirce MS
West Chester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,040 students · 3.8 km away
Sarah W Starkweather El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
576 students · 4.1 km away
Stetson MS
West Chester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
808 students · 4.5 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
North Hills HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,443 students
Pine-Richland HS
Gibsonia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,449 students
Cheltenham HS
Wyncote · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,450 students
Springfield HS
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,434 students
Whitehall HS
Whitehall · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,462 students
Williamsport Area SHS
Williamsport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,462 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Chester Henderson HS a good school?
West Chester Henderson HS has a Success Index (US) of 87.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States) and ranks #30 of 618 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Chester Henderson HS rank in Pennsylvania?
West Chester Henderson HS ranks #30 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania and #403 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Chester Henderson HS?
West Chester Henderson HS had 1,444 students in 2025.
Is West Chester Henderson HS a elementary school or a high school?
West Chester Henderson HS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Chester Henderson HS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Chester Henderson HS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.