Enrollment
608
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New Castle, KY
Henry County High School
Federal NCES profile for Henry County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210276000590
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry County High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry County High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry County High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in New Castle, KY.
School address
District: Henry County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210276000590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry County High School
Henry County High School is a mid-sized high school in New Castle, Kentucky, enrolling 608 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 608 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 398 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #72.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 144 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 608 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Henry County also operates Henry County Middle School (421 students) and Campbellsburg Elementary School (331 students) alongside Henry 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 Henry County High School compares
Henry 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 22% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$12,808
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
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Henry County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes Henry County High School.
$12,808
Per student
-3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 55.1%
Federal 17.2%
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 Henry County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Campbellsburg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Castle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry County Early Childhood | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~608 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Henry County High School
How many students attend Henry County High School?
Henry County High School has 608 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Castle, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry County High School is 16.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry County High School?
46.3% of students at Henry County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry County High School?
The largest demographic group at Henry County High School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in New Castle, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry County High School?
Henry County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Henry County High School rank among public schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry County High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in New Castle, 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 New Castle on the city page.
Is Henry County High School a good school?
Henry County High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky 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 Henry County?
Besides Henry County High School, Henry County also operates Henry County Middle School (421 students), Campbellsburg Elementary School (331 students), and New Castle Elementary School (326 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.
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