- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Chester, PA
West Chester Henderson Hs
Federal NCES profile for West Chester Henderson Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422529001453
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Chester Henderson Hs earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in West Chester · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 15.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Chester Henderson Hs has class sizes larger than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Chester Henderson Hs ranks #2 of 3 high schools in West Chester, PA.
School address
District: West Chester Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422529001453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
West Chester Henderson Hs held near 1,465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 94.4 → 105.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 422529001453 · West Chester, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,444 enr · 15.4:1 · 15.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: West Chester East Hs (1,216 students)
West Chester Henderson Hs held near 1,465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 94.4 → 105.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Chester Henderson Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Chester Henderson Hs
1,444 students
- West Chester E
West Chester East Hs
1,216 students
- West Chester B
West Chester Bayard Rustin Hs
1,159 students
- E N Peirce Ms
E N Peirce Ms
1,040 students
- J R Fugett Ms
J R Fugett Ms
930 students
- Stetson Ms
Stetson Ms
808 students
What this shows West Chester Henderson Hs reports 1,444 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Chester Henderson Hs compares
West Chester Henderson Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.2% | ▼ 74% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,444 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,444
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,039
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.5 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Asian 8.1%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, West Chester Henderson Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Chester Area Sd reports $18,039 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Chester Henderson Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester East Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Chester Bayard Rustin Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E N Peirce Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J R Fugett Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stetson Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Chester Henderson Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,159
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools in West Chester
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,444 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Chester Henderson Hs
How many students attend West Chester Henderson Hs?
West Chester Henderson Hs has 1,444 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Chester, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,429 (2022-23) → 1,465 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Chester Henderson Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at West Chester Henderson Hs is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Chester Henderson Hs?
15.2% of students at West Chester Henderson Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Chester Henderson Hs?
The largest demographic group at West Chester Henderson Hs is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in West Chester, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Chester Henderson Hs?
West Chester Henderson Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Chester Henderson Hs rank among high schools in West Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, West Chester Henderson Hs ranks #2 of 3 high schools in West Chester, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in West Chester on the city page.
What other schools are in West Chester Area Sd?
Besides West Chester Henderson Hs, West Chester Area Sd also operates West Chester East Hs (1,216 students), West Chester Bayard Rustin Hs (1,159 students), and E N Peirce Ms (1,040 students). See the West Chester Area Sd district page for the complete list.