Enrollment
546
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Troy, AL
Charles Henderson High School
Federal NCES profile for Charles Henderson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010333001602
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles Henderson High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles Henderson High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Henderson High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Troy, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles Henderson High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charles Henderson High School
Charles Henderson High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Troy, Alabama, enrolling 546 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 546 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 453 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #363, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and White (27%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 546 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Troy City also operates Troy Elementary School (1,018 students) and Charles Henderson Middle (263 students) alongside Charles Henderson High School.
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 Charles Henderson High School compares
Charles Henderson High School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▼ 14% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Alabama - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$12,647
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 546 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
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
African American 63.2%
White 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Charles Henderson High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy City, which includes Charles Henderson High School.
$12,647
Per student
+1%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 47.9%
Federal 23.8%
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 Charles Henderson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Henderson Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles Henderson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~546 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Charles Henderson High School
How many students attend Charles Henderson High School?
Charles Henderson High School has 546 students enrolled. It is a high school in Troy, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Henderson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Henderson High School is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles Henderson High School?
50.3% of students at Charles Henderson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles Henderson High School?
The largest demographic group at Charles Henderson High School is African American at 63.2% of enrollment, in Troy, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles Henderson High School?
Charles Henderson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Charles Henderson High School rank among public schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Henderson High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Troy, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Troy on the city page.
Is Charles Henderson High School a good school?
Charles Henderson High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Troy City?
Besides Charles Henderson High School, Troy City also operates Troy Elementary School (1,018 students) and Charles Henderson Middle (263 students). See the Troy City district page for the complete list.
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