- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hendersonville, NC
West Henderson High
Federal NCES profile for West Henderson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370210000926
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Henderson High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Hendersonville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Henderson High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Henderson High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Hendersonville, NC.
School address
District: Henderson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370210000926 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
West Henderson High held near 1,066 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.8 → 68.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 370210000926 · Hendersonville, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,053 enr · 15.5:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: North Henderson High (1,052 students)
West Henderson High held near 1,066 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.8 → 68.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Henderson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Hendersonville
Hendersonville High
794 students
What this shows West Henderson High reports 1,053 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Henderson High compares
West Henderson 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 53% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,053 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,053
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$11,579
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, West Henderson High is less mixed than 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 West Henderson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Henderson High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Henderson High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rugby Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hendersonville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Henderson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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.
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 (~1,053 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Henderson High
How many students attend West Henderson High?
West Henderson High has 1,053 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hendersonville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,087 (2022-23) → 1,066 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Henderson High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Henderson High is 15.5:1, which is 2% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 West Henderson High?
30.8% of students at West Henderson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Henderson High?
The largest demographic group at West Henderson High is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Hendersonville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Henderson High?
West Henderson High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 West Henderson High rank among high schools in Hendersonville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Henderson High ranks #1 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 West Henderson High, Henderson County Schools also operates North Henderson High (1,052 students), East Henderson High (932 students), and Rugby Middle (849 students). See the Henderson County Schools district page for the complete list.