- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · East Flat Rock, NC
East Henderson High
Federal NCES profile for East Henderson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370210000915
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Henderson High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in East Flat Rock · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Henderson High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Henderson High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in East Flat Rock, NC.
School address
District: Henderson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370210000915 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
East Henderson High held near 968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.7 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 370210000915 · East Flat Rock, NC High · MID · TRAD
932 enr · 15.8:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Henderson High (1,053 students)
East Henderson High held near 968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.7 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Henderson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Henderson
West Henderson High
1,053 students
- North Henderso
North Henderson High
1,052 students
- This school
East Henderson High
932 students
- Rugby Middle
Rugby Middle
849 students
- Apple Valley M
Apple Valley Middle
820 students
- Hendersonville
Hendersonville High
794 students
What this shows East Henderson High reports 932 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Henderson High compares
East Henderson High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▼ 18% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 932 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
932
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 60% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$11,579
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
150
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 40.6%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, East Henderson High is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henderson County Schools reports $11,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Henderson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Henderson High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Henderson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rugby Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hendersonville High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Henderson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~932 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Henderson High
How many students attend East Henderson High?
East Henderson High has 932 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Flat Rock, NC. CCD year-over-year: 965 (2022-23) → 968 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Henderson High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Henderson High is 15.8:1, which is 0% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Henderson High?
54.4% of students at East Henderson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Henderson High?
The largest demographic group at East Henderson High is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in East Flat Rock, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Henderson High?
East Henderson High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 East Henderson High rank among public schools in East Flat Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, East Henderson High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in East Flat Rock, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Henderson County Schools?
Besides East Henderson High, Henderson County Schools also operates West Henderson High (1,053 students), North Henderson High (1,052 students), and Rugby Middle (849 students). See the Henderson County Schools district page for the complete list.