Enrollment
1,444
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422529001453
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 62/100 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
- 62
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Chester Henderson Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Chester Henderson Hs
West Chester Henderson Hs is a lower-poverty, large high school in West Chester, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,444 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.2% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Pennsylvania average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,444 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 119 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 222 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among West Chester's high schools, it stands alongside West Chester East Hs (1,216 students): West Chester Henderson Hs is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 13.7:1).
West Chester Area Sd also operates West Chester East Hs (1,216 students) and West Chester Bayard Rustin Hs (1,159 students) alongside West Chester Henderson Hs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Chester Henderson Hs compares
West Chester Henderson Hs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,702
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Chester Area Sd, which includes West Chester Henderson Hs.
$17,702
Per student
-1%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.2%
State 16.5%
Federal 3.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,444 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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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.
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 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Chester Henderson Hs a good school?
West Chester Henderson Hs earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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