Henderson Collegiate
Tel:
(252) 598-1038
Henderson Collegiate serves 1,007 students in grades Kindergarten-11.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Henderson Collegiate placed in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Henderson Collegiate places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Henderson Collegiate's student population of 1,007 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type | Charter School |
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-11 |
Total Students | 1,007 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Henderson Collegiate is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,561 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Henderson Collegiate is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #166 out of 2561 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 47% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 4% |
Hispanic | 21% | 18% |
Black | 70% | 25% |
White | 5% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 97% | 52% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 78% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Henderson Collegiate School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Henderson Collegiate is Southern Vance High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Henderson Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Clarke Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Henderson Clarke Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 455 students
0.4 miles
309 Mount Carmel Church Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-8415 0.4 PK-5 455 - Henderson Pinkston Street Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 285 students
0.5 miles
855 Adams St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-3441 0.5 PK-5 285 - Henderson Henderson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 349 students
0.7 miles
219 Charles St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-0054 0.7 6-8 349 - Henderson L B Yancey Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 246 students
1.1 miles
311 Hawkins Drive
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8336 1.1 PK-5 246 - Henderson Eaton-johnson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 485 students
1.3 miles
500 N Beckford Drive
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-5017 1.3 6-8 485
School Reviews
1 This school has showed me who they truly are this school year! After my daughter was retained for kindergarten, I decided to send her back basically for her foundations and learning and to be where she needed to be. Last year they claim she wasn'tnswering questions actively participating this year she is more mature talks more and my daughter is a very sweet girl would never hurt anyone, after getting a phone call from a teacher last week and speaking my opinion and concerns I was told I needed to have a meeting with them, in the meeting some things I said over the phone had been documented and question I didn't argue with them I didn't do any of it in the meeting I was there to observe them whether they knew it or not, they called my daughter in the meeting and declared we all are people who love you and want to see you do right as well as she needed to make eye contact with them to earn her way back to class! As a parent, I did want my daughter to go back to class but my daughter didn't follow through with the orders within the 2 minutes that they set their timer. Every day this week I was getting phone calls about my child them saying she did this and that and when I ask questions like what's going on it's always this conversation isn't professional. So I decided I can't deal with it anymore, even if my daughter isn't in the school charter schools need to investigate them to see what's going on there especially with the elementary school! If a parent ask questions they shouldn't be shut down, I feel like they were playing me against myself and my daughter to get their way! - Posted by Parent - Concern Parent |
5 I love this school and I wouldn't change my opinion. We have five classes and all of them are filled with excitement and energy. We do chants and we are encouraged to work as hard as we possibly can. I am in the fifth grade and our goal is to be role models to our younger pride members. Our goals are to have the highest test scores in North Carolina, attend and graduate from the college of our choice, and be world-changing problem solvers. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Anaiya |
2 A child can not be a child at this school, if you want to ruin your childs childhood with hours upon hours of reading worthless books, and hours of homework even when the kids are out on vacation break, and you only care about test scores that means nothing in the real world, send your kid here. - Posted by Parent - Cheat |
2 The school and teachers are extremely strict and can be quite rude. The receptionist is rude, the school also act as if they do not want parents to come in the school or classrooms. I have never had my child where I couldn't go to the school at random times. My child had one of those long Pink erasers that I purchased and sent to school with him and he came home to telle that they took his eraser from him and said he couldn't have it because "erasers are Earned!" What type of nonsense is this. The children are not allowed to talk all day, they are constantly doing work (even while waiting in line for lunch and while eating. They were told to "complete a sentence/question now reward yourself and take A BITE"! this is how their breakfast and lunch goes. There is no recess or " brain breaks" as my son calls it. They are constantly working and I'm definitely not a fan of how it's operated or them trying to keep parents out of the school as they brain wash the students by in intimidation, yelling and isolating students from "the pride" because he raised his hand "when no questions were being asked or answered at that time!" And my son became sad, put his hand down and let out a sad sigh and the teacher made him wear his shirt inside out for three days straight to ridicule him before everyone and they also made him sit to the side of every class for three days to "isolate" him. The school never answers phone calls either. My son's father is military and he even feels that their actions are too much for young children. My son is only 9y/o. I feel as though the curriculum is great and the ideas of them learning at a higher level is beautiful, but the way they implement/present things to the children/students is completely wrong, rude and disrespectful. These are people, our children NOT animals. Parents please just go up there and check things out. It may be for your child, but I will say that it is not for every child and I am withdrawaling my son from the school. I refuse to allow a school which should be a "safe place" to ruin my child's self esteem, individuality and childhood. My son received straight A's at his previous school and that is where he will be goingoing back to. I hope that this review help oome parents. - Posted by Parent - survi |
2 Students are yelled at frequently.
Students are assigned hours of homework every night.
Lots of homework assigned for Thanksgiving and Christmas (several lengthy packages, a novel to read, and a test to prepare for)!
Stricter than the military
Lots of teacher turn over
No textbooks
Needed notes and documents for studying and completing homework are often required to remain at school
Some grade levels do not receive bathroom breaks
Conflicting, incorrect, and incomplete learning materials
Almost no physical activity (usually replaced with EOG and EOC test prep)
Thoughtful, educational, and enjoyable field trips - Posted by Parent - johna |
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