Enrollment
1,018
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Henderson, TX
Henderson H S
Federal NCES profile for Henderson H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482297002325
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henderson H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Henderson H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson H S ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Henderson, TX.
School address
District: Henderson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482297002325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henderson H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henderson H S
Henderson H S is a higher-need, large high school in Henderson, Texas, enrolling 1,018 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,018 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 870 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #131.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 210 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,018 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 28 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Henderson Isd also operates Henderson Middle (700 students) and William E Wylie El (698 students) alongside Henderson H S.
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 H S compares
Henderson H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,018 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,018
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$11,122
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 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 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
African American 18.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Henderson H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henderson Isd, which includes Henderson H S.
$11,122
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 36.2%
Federal 19.9%
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William E Wylie El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monnie Meyer Wylie Pri | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henderson H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,018 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Henderson H S
How many students attend Henderson H S?
Henderson H S has 1,018 students enrolled. It is a high school in Henderson, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson H S is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 H S?
52.4% of students at Henderson H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henderson H S?
The largest demographic group at Henderson H S is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Henderson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henderson H S?
Henderson H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Henderson H S rank among public schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson H S ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Henderson, TX. 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 H S a good school?
Henderson H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Isd?
Besides Henderson H S, Henderson Isd also operates Henderson Middle (700 students), William E Wylie El (698 students), and Northside El (430 students). See the Henderson Isd district page for the complete list.
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