- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010333001602
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Charles Henderson High School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 010333001602 · Troy, AL High · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 18.2:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy Elementary School (1,018 students)
Charles Henderson High School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Charles Henderson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy Elementar
Troy Elementary School
1,018 students
- This school
Charles Henderson High School
546 students
- Charles Hender 263
Charles Henderson Middle
263 students
What this shows Charles Henderson High School reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles Henderson High School compares
Charles Henderson High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Troy City reports $12,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~546 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.