- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flat Rock, NC
Henderson County Career Academy
Federal NCES profile for Henderson County Career Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370210001568
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henderson County Career Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Flat Rock · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.7:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Henderson County Career Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson County Career Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Flat Rock, NC.
School address
District: Henderson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370210001568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Henderson County Career Academy held near 147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 370210001568 · Flat Rock, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
114 enr · 6.7:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: West Henderson High (1,053 students)
Henderson County Career Academy held near 147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Henderson County Career Academy 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
- East Henderson
East Henderson High
932 students
- Rugby Middle
Rugby Middle
849 students
- Apple Valley M
Apple Valley Middle
820 students
- This school 114
Henderson County Career Academy
114 students
What this shows Henderson County Career Academy reports 114 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henderson County Career Academy compares
Henderson County Career Academy 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 | 6.7:1 | ▼ 58% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▼ 3% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
6.7:1
students per teacher
- 58% below state mean
Top 2% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 114 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Henderson County Career Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Henderson County Career Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Henderson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Henderson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Henderson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rugby Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henderson County Career Academy'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
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Flat Rock
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~114 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Henderson County Career Academy
How many students attend Henderson County Career Academy?
Henderson County Career Academy has 114 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Flat Rock, NC. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson County Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson County Career Academy is 6.7:1, which is 58% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 57% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henderson County Career Academy?
64.2% of students at Henderson County Career Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henderson County Career Academy?
The largest demographic group at Henderson County Career Academy is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Flat Rock, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henderson County Career Academy?
Henderson County Career Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Henderson County Career Academy rank among public schools in Flat Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson County Career Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in 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 Henderson County Career Academy, Henderson County Schools also operates West Henderson High (1,053 students), North Henderson High (1,052 students), and East Henderson High (932 students). See the Henderson County Schools district page for the complete list.