- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hendersonville, TN
Hendersonville High School
Federal NCES profile for Hendersonville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470402001662
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hendersonville High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #15 of 16
- public schools in Hendersonville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 1,410
- students enrolled
Hendersonville High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hendersonville High School ranks #15 of 16 public schools in Hendersonville, TN.
School address
District: Sumner County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470402001662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
Hendersonville High School shrank from 1,537 students in 2022-23 to 1,447 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 93.0 → 94.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-90 students YoY 470402001662 · Hendersonville, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,410 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students)
Hendersonville High School shrank from 1,537 students in 2022-23 to 1,447 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 93.0 → 94.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Hendersonville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gallatin Senio
Gallatin Senior High School
1,644 students
- Beech Sr High
Beech Sr High School
1,477 students
- This school
Hendersonville High School
1,410 students
- Portland High
Portland High School
1,151 students
- Station Camp H
Station Camp High School
1,137 students
- Liberty Creek
Liberty Creek High School
993 students
What this shows Hendersonville High School reports 1,410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hendersonville High School compares
Hendersonville High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,410 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,410
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$11,191
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
214
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Hendersonville High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for Sumner County reports $11,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hendersonville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Senior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beech Sr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portland High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Station Camp High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Creek High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hendersonville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar high schools in Hendersonville
1 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 (~1,410 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hendersonville High School
How many students attend Hendersonville High School?
Hendersonville High School has 1,410 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hendersonville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,537 (2022-23) → 1,447 (2023-24), down 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hendersonville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hendersonville High School is 15.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hendersonville High School?
The largest demographic group at Hendersonville High School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Hendersonville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hendersonville High School?
Hendersonville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Hendersonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hendersonville High School ranks #15 of 16 public schools in Hendersonville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hendersonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumner County?
Besides Hendersonville High School, Sumner County also operates Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students), Beech Sr High School (1,477 students), and Portland High School (1,151 students). See the Sumner County district page for the complete list.