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Henderson County High School

Grades 09–12 · Henderson, KY · NCES 210271000577

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2424 Zion Rd · Henderson, KY 42420

At a glance

Reported students

1,852

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

110

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Kentucky high enrollment

98th percentile

Compared with 441 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

413

Henderson County High School: 1,852 reported students.

State peer staffing position

66th percentile

16.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
1,994
Teachers (FTE)
124
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1

What the reported data says about Henderson County High School

Henderson County High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Henderson. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Henderson County. NCES reports 1,852 students for 2024–25.

Among 441 high schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 191 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, above the Kentucky median of 15.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73.6%) and Black (9.2%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 18 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Henderson County High School

  1. 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 110 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
2.5%
Students with disabilities
9.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch
43.6%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
7
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White73.6%
  • Hispanic7.7%
  • Black9.2%
  • Asian0.6%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
  • Multiracial8.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

18 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Henderson County

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

The Central Academy

High · Grades 06–12

269 reported students

Henderson County High School CTE

High · Grades 09–12

Enrollment not reported

Henderson County North Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

670 reported students

Henderson County South Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

661 reported students

Spottsville Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

514 reported students

Bend Gate Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

421 reported students

View all 14 district schools →