Enrollment
1,052
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hendersonville, NC
North Henderson High
Federal NCES profile for North Henderson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370210000804
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Henderson High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Hendersonville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Henderson High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Henderson High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Hendersonville, NC.
School address
District: Henderson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370210000804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Henderson High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Henderson High
North Henderson High is a higher-need, large high school in Hendersonville, North Carolina, enrolling 1,052 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.4% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,052 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 267 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #127.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (44%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% 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.
Among Hendersonville's high schools, it stands alongside West Henderson High (1,053 students): North Henderson High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 15.5:1).
Henderson County Schools also operates West Henderson High (1,053 students) and East Henderson High (932 students) alongside North Henderson High.
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 North Henderson High compares
North Henderson High on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▼ 16% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,052
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$11,469
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 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 46.9%
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, North Henderson High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henderson County Schools, which includes North Henderson High.
$11,469
Per student
-5%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.8%
State 58.3%
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 North Henderson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Henderson High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Henderson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rugby Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hendersonville High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Henderson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Hendersonville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,052 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Henderson High
How many students attend North Henderson High?
North Henderson High has 1,052 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hendersonville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Henderson High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Henderson High is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher 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 North Henderson High?
55.4% of students at North Henderson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Henderson High?
The largest demographic group at North Henderson High is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Hendersonville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Henderson High?
North Henderson High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 North Henderson High rank among high schools in Hendersonville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Henderson High ranks #3 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.
Is North Henderson High a good school?
North Henderson High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 Schools?
Besides North Henderson High, Henderson County Schools also operates West Henderson High (1,053 students), East Henderson High (932 students), and Rugby Middle (849 students). See the Henderson County Schools district page for the complete list.
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