Enrollment
1,852
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Henderson, KY
Henderson County High School
Federal NCES profile for Henderson County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210271000577
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henderson County High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Henderson County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson County High School ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Henderson, KY.
School address
District: Henderson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210271000577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
121.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henderson County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henderson County High School
Henderson County High School is a large high school in Henderson, Kentucky, enrolling 1,852 students.
At 15.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,852 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 53 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 677 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,852 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Henderson County also operates Henderson County North Middle School (670 students) and Henderson County South Middle School (661 students) alongside Henderson County 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 Henderson County High School compares
Henderson County High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 26% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,852 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,852
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$12,593
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
467
in-school suspensions + 210 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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
White 73.6%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Henderson County High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henderson County, which includes Henderson County High School.
$12,593
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 51.9%
Federal 20.6%
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 Henderson County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson County North Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henderson County South Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spottsville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bend Gate Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Heights Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henderson County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,852 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Henderson County High School
How many students attend Henderson County High School?
Henderson County High School has 1,852 students enrolled. It is a high school in Henderson, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson County High School is 15.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henderson County High School?
43.9% of students at Henderson County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henderson County High School?
The largest demographic group at Henderson County High School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Henderson, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henderson County High School?
Henderson County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Henderson County High School rank among public schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson County High School ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Henderson, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Henderson on the city page.
Is Henderson County High School a good school?
Henderson County High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. 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 Henderson County?
Besides Henderson County High School, Henderson County also operates Henderson County North Middle School (670 students), Henderson County South Middle School (661 students), and Spottsville Elementary School (514 students). See the Henderson County district page for the complete list.
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