- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hendersonville, NC
Hendersonville High
Federal NCES profile for Hendersonville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370210000928
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hendersonville High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Hendersonville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hendersonville High has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hendersonville High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Hendersonville, NC.
School address
District: Henderson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370210000928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Hendersonville High held near 785 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.4 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370210000928 · Hendersonville, NC High · MID · TRAD
794 enr · 17.6:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: West Henderson High (1,053 students)
Hendersonville High held near 785 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.4 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hendersonville 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
- East Henderson
East Henderson High
932 students
- Rugby Middle
Rugby Middle
849 students
- Apple Valley M
Apple Valley Middle
820 students
- This school
Hendersonville High
794 students
What this shows Hendersonville High reports 794 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hendersonville High compares
Hendersonville 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 42% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 794 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
794
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Hendersonville High is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 Hendersonville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Henderson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Henderson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Henderson High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rugby Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hendersonville 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
- 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 high schools in Hendersonville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~794 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hendersonville High
How many students attend Hendersonville High?
Hendersonville High has 794 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hendersonville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 784 (2022-23) → 785 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hendersonville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hendersonville High is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hendersonville High?
38.3% of students at Hendersonville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hendersonville High?
The largest demographic group at Hendersonville High is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Hendersonville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hendersonville High?
Hendersonville High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Hendersonville High rank among high schools in Hendersonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hendersonville High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Hendersonville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hendersonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Henderson County Schools?
Besides Hendersonville High, 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.