Henderson High School
Henderson High School is a public high school in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is part of the West Chester Area School District. It is named after long‑serving principal B. Reed Henderson. It is home to around 1,445 students in grades 9–12.
Address: 400 Montgomery Avenue, West Chester, PA 19380
Phone: (484) 266-3300
Fax: (484) 266-3399
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Six Chester County Suburbs Named Among the Best in the Philadelphia Region
In a recent ranking of the twenty-five best suburbs in the greater Philadelphia area, six Chester County towns and suburbs placed in the top fifteen,…
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Washington Post Recognizes West Chester Native as the Jackie Robinson of Women’s Basketball Coaching
West Chester native Marian Washington, a seven-sport athlete at Henderson High School, broke the color barrier in Division I women’s college basketball coaching in 1973…
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Henderson High School Students Discover Surprising Careers in Mental Health
What does clay molding have to do with a career in mental health? More than you might think. Henderson High School students in West Chester…
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Which Famous People Attended Schools in Chester County?
Plenty of famous people have roots in Pennsylvania and Chester County, including some who have attended schools here, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today.…
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2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Carly McFadden
For Carly McFadden, building community isn’t just part of her job, but it’s also deeply personal. And as Vice President of Events & Marketing for…
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CCOIC Joins Henderson High School’s Black Student Union to Support the Alice Thomas Scholarship Banquet on Feb. 28
Chester County OIC (CCOIC) continues its long tradition of community leadership and empowerment by supporting the Henderson High School Black Student Unit (BSU) Alice Thomas…
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These Seven Chester County Public High Schools Placed Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2024
Seven Chester County public high schools found their place among the top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2024, according to a new ranking recently released by…
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Conestoga Senior Reels in Her Third Consecutive District Diving Win
Conestoga High School senior Avery Hillier recently secured a third consecutive District 1 3A girls diving win, writes Bruce Adams for The Daily Local News. …
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Visionary in E-Waste Management to Deliver Keynote Speech at VISTA NextGen Superstars Awards Reception
Steve Figgatt, the founder and CEO of West Grove-based Sycamore International and a member of the inaugural class of VISTA Millennial Superstars, will be the…
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CCRES Awards Scholarship to Chesney Humphrey for Early Childhood Education
CCRES announced Chesney Humphrey was one of several recent recipients of a scholarship from its Dr. Michael J. Kelly Pathways Scholarships Program. A June 2024…
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Chester County Leadership: Javonna Wylie, President and CEO, Chester County OIC
Javonna Wylie, President and CEO of Chester County OIC, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in West Chester and how living in a college…
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Meet SCORE Award Winner: West Chester Hoops
Each year SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of our local economy…
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New Film by West Chester’s Fr3deR1cK Taylor Is Art, Documentary, and Social Commentary All in One
Pre-Existing Freedom, a new short film by West Chester’s Fr3deR1cK Taylor, is art, documentary, and social commentary, all perfectly encapsulated in 15 minutes, writes Melissa…
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Chester County Leadership: Lance Nelson, Partner and Litigation Chair, MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
Lance Nelson, Partner and Litigation Chair at MacElree Harvey, Ltd., spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Connecticut in a duplex that his family…
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Renowned Educator, Businessman Jason Wingard Honored as Henderson Hall of Fame Inductee
Jason Wingard, a renowned educator, businessman, and author, was recently inducted into the Henderson Hall of Fame, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News.…
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Here are the Top-Ranked Chester County Public High Schools in the Philadelphia Region
Chester County high schools made the Niche list of the 2023 Best Public High Schools in the Philadelphia Area. The ranking was based on an…












































