Serving 141 students in grades 6-12, Henderson County Career Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henderson County Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Henderson County Career Academy's student population of 141 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Henderson County Career Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henderson County Career Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2146 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
34%
20%
Black
3%
25%
White
57%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henderson County Career Academy's ranking?
Henderson County Career Academy is ranked #2146 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Henderson County Career Academy often compared to?
Henderson County Career Academyis often viewed alongside schools like East Henderson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Henderson County Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Henderson County Career Academy is 65-69%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Henderson County Career Academy?
141 students attend Henderson County Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Henderson County Career Academy students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henderson County Career Academy?
Henderson County Career Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henderson County Career Academy offer ?
Henderson County Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Henderson County Career Academy part of?
Henderson County Career Academy is part of Henderson County Schools School District.
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