Henderson High School
- Public
- WEST CHESTER, PA
Public School
Henderson High School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- WEST CHESTER, PA
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 218 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade B
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Health & Safetygrade A
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade A+
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B+
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Henderson High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
87%
Percent Proficient - Math
84%
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Average SAT
1240
522 responses
Average ACT
28
117 responses
AP Enrollment
40%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B+
Median Household Income
$101,452
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,428
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$384,700
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
95%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 19 responsesPoll
79%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 19 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,333
Free or Reduced Lunch
13%
88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 25 responses88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 25 responses88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 25 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$79,187
Teachers in First/Second Year
9.2%
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 27 responses85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 27 responses81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 27 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$20,535 / year
National
$12,23997%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 32 responses56%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 32 responses94%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 32 responsesSimilar Schools
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Rating 3.88 out of 5 218 reviews
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I love it! Beautiful location, great staff, etc. Never had any problems here. Sports teams aren't the best, but coaches are great. Good attention to all aspects of the school; sports, drama, arts, and more.
Many of the previous reviews of Henderson are glowing. I can't seem to wrap my head around this fact. If you aren't talented in athletics or music, good luck getting involved here and finding friends. As someone who originally isn't from West Chester, the student body is less than welcoming. Most of these students have known each other since kindergarten, practically their entire lives. Arriving as a freshman at Henderson was an alienating experience. If you don't know anyone, you shouldn't plan on knowing anyone. Many of the students in their tight-knit circles don't care to socialize with anyone but those they already are familiar with. Academically, Henderson is mediocre. Many of the math teachers are less than stellar at explaining concepts, and the science department is also lacking. Electives for students are slim and cater to students with musical and art interests. As a senior looking back on my time at Henderson, I wish I had the opportunity to attend a different school.
Henderson challenges students to get them to reach their full potential. After relocating to Pennsylvania, I entered my sophomore year thinking it would be difficult to make friends since people already had friend groups from the previous year. But many students were very welcoming. The counselors and administrators helped me find people and clubs that fostered getting to know others. Teachers get students the help they need. If you ask, they will do their best to help you. Everyone's experience is different in terms of grades and college readiness, but overall, alumni have said that Henderson prepared them well. Diversity is definitely an issue for me, but I don’t believe it’s the school’s fault. We have clubs like the Jewish Student Union and Black Student Union, however I still feel underrepresented in many ways and faced or witnessed many racial injustices. The staff work hard to avoid this from happening and support minority students.