Henry County High School

1120 Eminence Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 638 students in grades 9-12, Henry County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Henry County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Henry County High School's student population of 638 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
638 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Henry County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry County High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#561 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
30%
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35-39%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
1%
11%
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White
92%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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90-94%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Henry County High School's ranking?
Henry County High School is ranked #561 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Henry County High School?
The graduation rate of Henry County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Henry County High School?
638 students attend Henry County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Henry County High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry County High School?
Henry County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Henry County High School offer ?
Henry County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry County High School part of?
Henry County High School is part of Henry County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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