Henderson County High School
Tel:
(270) 831-8800
Henderson County High School serves 2,047 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Henderson County High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Henderson County High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
Henderson County High School's student population of 2,047 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,047 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 119 teachers |
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School Comparison
Henderson County High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Henderson County High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #587 out of 1246 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 8% | 10% |
| White | 82% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.40 |
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Graduation Rate | 96% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Henderson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Henderson County High School is The Central Academy (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Henderson County North Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Henderson Henderson County North Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 810 students
0.6 miles
1707 Second St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5060 0.6 6-8 810 - Henderson East Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 554 students
0.8 miles
1776 Adams Ln
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5070 0.8 K-5 554 - Henderson The Central Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 153 students
1.3 miles
851 Center Street
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5100 1.3 K-12 153 - Henderson South Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 517 students
1.7 miles
1199 Madison St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5081 1.7 K-5 517 - Henderson Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 458 students
1.8 miles
631 N. Green Street
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 854-0140 1.8 PK 458
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