Enrollment
1,053
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370210000926
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Hendersonville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Henderson High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Henderson High
West Henderson High is a large high school in Hendersonville, North Carolina, enrolling 1,053 students.
At 15.5:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 30.8% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the North Carolina average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,053 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 251 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 North Henderson High (1,052 students): West Henderson High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 15.7:1).
Henderson County Schools also operates North Henderson High (1,052 students) and East Henderson High (932 students) alongside West 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 West Henderson High compares
West 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,469
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henderson County Schools, which includes West 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 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
- 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
- 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 (~1,053 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 52/100 (higher 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 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.
Is West Henderson High a good school?
West Henderson High earns 52/100 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 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.
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