Charles Henderson High School serves 531 students in grades 9-12.
Charles Henderson High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles Henderson High School's student population of 531 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charles Henderson High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Charles Henderson High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1023 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
63%
32%
White
29%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles Henderson High School's ranking?
Charles Henderson High School is ranked #1023 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Charles Henderson High School often compared to?
Charles Henderson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pike County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charles Henderson High School?
The graduation rate of Charles Henderson High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Charles Henderson High School?
531 students attend Charles Henderson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Charles Henderson High School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles Henderson High School?
Charles Henderson High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Charles Henderson High School offer ?
Charles Henderson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Charles Henderson High School part of?
Charles Henderson High School is part of Troy City School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
SPRING BREAK - No School
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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