West Chester Henderson HS
Reported Enrollment
1,429
students
District
West Chester Area SD
County Context Score
67/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
400 Montgomery Ave, West Chester, PA, 19380
School District
West Chester Area SD
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 422529001453
- District ID
- 4225290
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,429 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
West Chester Henderson HS is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Chester County has 109 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 17 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What West Chester Henderson HS tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: West Chester Area SD, Chester County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for West Chester Henderson HS. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with West Chester Area SD.
1,429 students
West Chester Henderson HS reports 1,429 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 20 other high schools in Chester County with enrollment data, 15 report fewer students and 5 report more. The peer median is 1,262 students.
21 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 1,272 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
17 district schools
West Chester Area SD lists 11 primary, 3 middle, 3 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
11
Middle
3
High
3
Other
0
Nearby context inside West Chester Area SD
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School Profile FAQ
Is West Chester Henderson HS a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with West Chester Area SD.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for West Chester Henderson HS?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the West Chester Henderson HS data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare West Chester Henderson HS with nearby schools?
West Chester Henderson HS should be compared with 21 high schools in Chester County, plus other schools in West Chester Area SD. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for West Chester Henderson HS?
Before using West Chester Henderson HS in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with West Chester Area SD.
Part of West Chester Area SD
West Chester Henderson HS is one of 17 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 12,117 students across 17 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
17
Reported Enrollment
12,117
17 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- West Chester Bayard Rustin HS9–12 · HighProfile
- East Bradford El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- East Goshen El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Stetson MS6–8 · MiddleListed only
- E N Peirce MS6–8 · MiddleProfile
- Fern Hill El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Exton El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Mary C Howse El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Westtown-Thornbury El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Glen Acres El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
Chester County Schools
County Context Score
67/100
County-level composite across 109 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.