Is Henderson County High School a good school?

Henderson County High School ranks 54 th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Henderson County High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,958 students attended Henderson County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Henderson County High School?

Students at Henderson County High School are 76% White, 9% African American, 7% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Henderson County High School?

Henderson County High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : A B Chandler Elementary School Elementary : Bend Gate Elementary School Elementary : Cairo Elementary School Elementary : East Heights Elementary School Elementary : Jefferson Elementary School Elementary : Niagara Elementary School Elementary : South Heights Elementary School Elementary : Spottsville Elementary School Middle : Henderson County North Middle School Middle : Henderson County South Middle School

Henderson County High School

Summary:

Henderson County High School is a public high school located in Henderson, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,958 students. The school is part of the Henderson County School District, which is ranked 33 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Henderson County High School has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade, ranking among the top high schools in the state.

Henderson County High School consistently outperforms the state average in various standardized test scores, including ACT English, Mathematics, and Reading, as well as the Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) in Mathematics, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and Editing and Mechanics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in ACT English (52%), ACT Mathematics (40%), and ACT Reading (50%) were significantly higher than the state averages of 44%, 30%, and 42%, respectively. The school also has an impressive 96.0% four-year graduation rate, which is well above the state average, and strong performance across various student subgroups, including Female, Male, African American, Hispanic, and White students.

Interestingly, the The Central Academy, a public high school within the same Henderson County School District, has significantly lower academic performance compared to Henderson County High School. This highlights the disparity in educational outcomes within the same district and the importance of understanding the unique needs and challenges of different schools. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Henderson County High School has maintained its strong academic performance, suggesting effective strategies and support systems in place to ensure the success of all students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2424 Zion Rd
Henderson, KY 42420

(270) 831-8800

District: Henderson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
54^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,763

Feeder schools for Henderson County High School:

Elementary:	A B Chandler Elementary School
	Bend Gate Elementary School
	Cairo Elementary School
	East Heights Elementary School
	More...
	Jefferson Elementary School
	Niagara Elementary School
	South Heights Elementary School
	Spottsville Elementary School
Middle:	Henderson County North Middle School
	Henderson County South Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 1,958

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.9%

African American:

8.6%

Two or more races:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.9%

See top rated Kentucky high schools

Compare Henderson County High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Henderson County High School ranks better than 81.4% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.65. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Henderson County High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details

Teachers

Compare Details

Compare

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henderson County High School is $16,763.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Henderson County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Henderson County High School 54^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Henderson County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Henderson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Henderson County 33^rd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Henderson County High School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Henderson County High School

Compare

Rank History for all students at Henderson County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	32.82	152^nd	217	30.0%
2008	36.89	146^th	217	32.7%
2009	36.29	144^th	217	33.6%
2010	64.60	63^rd	223	71.7%
2011	73.47	34^th	226	85.0%
2012	61.53	68^th	229	70.3%
2013	74.85	43^rd	291	85.2%
2014	64.04	88^th	290	69.7%
2015	76.09	52^nd	295	82.4%
2016	75.65	46^th	288	84.0%
2017	72.55	63^rd	287	78.0%
2018	75.29	49^th	271	81.9%
2019	67.65	70^th	285	75.4%
2021	59.74	68^th	267	74.5%
2022	67.36	58^th	271	78.6%
2023	67.60	59^th	276	78.6%
2024	74.65	54^th	290	81.4%

See the entire list of Kentucky High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Henderson County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	56.87	17^th	42	59.5%
2019	63.48	12^th	39	69.2%
2021	28.33	38^th	49	22.4%
2022	38.49	42^nd	77	45.5%
2023	33.45	54^th	76	28.9%
2024	47.32	43^rd	87	50.6%

See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Henderson County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	39.03	18^th	29	37.9%
2024	26.05	33^rd	48	31.3%

See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Henderson County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	71.77	40^th	226	82.3%
2023	61.64	30^th	162	81.5%
2024	53.17	53^rd	168	68.5%

See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Henderson County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	75.91	33^rd	232	85.8%
2019	68.44	60^th	254	76.4%
2021	52.15	91^st	234	61.1%
2022	62.41	76^th	266	71.4%
2023	67.69	54^th	272	80.1%
2024	64.04	74^th	274	73.0%

See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Henderson County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	67.87	64^th	234	72.6%
2019	68.20	57^th	249	77.1%
2021	57.13	75^th	236	68.2%
2022	72.19	44^th	252	82.5%
2023	66.44	60^th	253	76.3%
2024	73.14	50^th	261	80.8%

See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Henderson County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	23.83	145^th	166	12.7%
2019	44.69	86^th	166	48.2%
2021	78.97	20^th	154	87.0%
2022	59.66	29^th	153	81.0%

See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Henderson County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	66.78	37^th	115	67.8%
2019	72.53	14^th	102	86.3%
2022	60.27	16^th	38	57.9%

See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Henderson County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	76.66	37^th	237	84.4%
2019	69.56	56^th	251	77.7%
2021	51.47	86^th	238	63.9%
2022	59.43	80^th	257	68.9%
2023	67.65	53^rd	259	79.5%
2024	69.10	60^th	262	77.1%

See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Henderson County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	76.45	11^th	94	88.3%
2019	70.63	15^th	89	83.1%
2021	53.11	21^st	78	73.1%
2022	50.16	34^th	89	61.8%
2023	52.58	27^th	83	67.5%
2024	58.45	33^rd	93	64.5%

See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Henderson County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	54.17	34^th	80	57.5%
2019	49.40	38^th	88	56.8%
2021	66.63	18^th	92	80.4%
2022	57.55	43^rd	114	62.3%
2023	44.71	60^th	116	48.3%
2024	52.73	49^th	124	60.5%

See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Henderson County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	70.43	47^th	198	76.3%
2019	69.77	48^th	219	78.1%
2021	58.50	55^th	203	72.9%
2022	66.24	58^th	260	77.7%
2023	69.85	49^th	264	81.4%
2024	76.50	40^th	273	85.3%

See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Henderson County High School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Henderson County High School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Henderson County High School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1570	175	10	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	1757
1989	1522	160	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1693
1990	1350	130	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1489
1991	1333	143	9	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	1489
1992	1305	133	1	0	8	n/a	n/a	0	1447
1993	1435	131	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1570
1994	1515	121	6	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1643
1995	1538	126	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1675
1996	1538	126	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1675
1997	1567	146	8	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	1727
1998	1603	136	9	4	1	n/a	n/a	1	1754
1999	1576	134	8	4	2	n/a	n/a	2	1726
2000	1555	147	11	6	1	n/a	n/a	1	1721
2001	1487	143	5	5	2	n/a	n/a	3	1645
2002	1939	185	3	3	12	n/a	n/a	0	2142
2003	1939	185	3	3	12	n/a	n/a	0	2142
2004	1941	194	4	2	14	n/a	n/a	0	2155
2005	1934	221	7	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	2182
2006	1941	222	7	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	2186
2007	1874	210	15	21	1	n/a	n/a	28	2149
2008	1806	207	8	26	2	n/a	n/a	11	2060
2009	1711	196	5	25	5	n/a	n/a	18	1960
2010	1718	224	6	42	5	n/a	n/a	24	2019
2011	1722	197	6	37	3	2	27	0	1994
2012	1703	188	8	36	2	0	43	0	1980
2013	1683	191	11	42	2	1	59	0	1989
2014	1621	185	7	46	1	1	67	0	1928
2015	1636	178	7	63	2	2	73	0	1961
2016	1662	172	9	68	2	1	87	0	2001
2017	1661	171	10	78	1	2	101	0	2024
2018	1669	166	15	83	0	4	110	0	2047
2019	1632	167	10	96	0	8	113	0	2026
2020	1615	170	11	97	1	10	120	0	2024
2021	1611	175	11	107	3	8	137	0	2052
2022	1535	166	10	130	3	13	140	0	1997
2023	1486	168	9	139	4	11	141	0	1958

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Henderson County High School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1757	77.4	22.7	n/a
1989	1693	73.8	22.9	n/a
1990	1489	67.9	21.9	n/a
1991	1489	67.2	22.1	n/a
1992	1447	64.8	22.3	n/a
1993	1570	69.1	22.7	n/a
1994	1643	76.4	21.5	n/a
1995	1675	84.2	19.9	n/a
1996	1675	84.2	19.9	n/a
1997	1727	83.2	20.8	13.7
1998	1754	100.8	17.4	15.1
1999	1726	98.1	17.6	24.1
2000	1721	90.7	19.0	24.9
2001	1645	87.2	18.9	23.6
2002	2142	111.5	19.2	42.3
2003	2142	111.5	19.2	42.3
2004	2155	113.5	19.0	n/a
2005	2182	114.0	19.1	n/a
2006	2186	109.5	20.0	30.1
2007	2149	115.0	18.7	34.5
2008	2060	111.4	18.5	37.6
2009	1960	114.0	17.2	53.1
2010	2019	98.5	20.5	42.6
2011	1994	123.0	16.2	42.9
2012	1980	125.5	15.7	41.8
2013	1989	134.0	14.8	42.9
2014	1928	134.0	14.3	47.5
2015	1961	133.0	14.7	45.8
2016	2001	129.0	15.5	50.6
2017	2024	120.6	16.7	51.1
2018	2047	119.0	17.2	50.7
2019	2026	122.9	16.4	47.4
2020	2024	124.0	16.3	43.3
2021	2052	124.7	16.4	45.7
2022	1997	124.0	16.1	45.5
2023	1958	121.0	16.1	43.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Henderson County High School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1757	77.4	22.7	n/a
1989	1693	73.8	22.9	n/a
1990	1489	67.9	21.9	n/a
1991	1489	67.2	22.1	n/a
1992	1447	64.8	22.3	n/a
1993	1570	69.1	22.7	n/a
1994	1643	76.4	21.5	n/a
1995	1675	84.2	19.9	n/a
1996	1675	84.2	19.9	n/a
1997	1727	83.2	20.8	13.7
1998	1754	100.8	17.4	15.1
1999	1726	98.1	17.6	24.1
2000	1721	90.7	19.0	24.9
2001	1645	87.2	18.9	23.6
2002	2142	111.5	19.2	42.3
2003	2142	111.5	19.2	42.3
2004	2155	113.5	19.0	n/a
2005	2182	114.0	19.1	n/a
2006	2186	109.5	20.0	30.1
2007	2149	115.0	18.7	34.5
2008	2060	111.4	18.5	37.6
2009	1960	114.0	17.2	53.1
2010	2019	98.5	20.5	42.6
2011	1994	123.0	16.2	42.9
2012	1980	125.5	15.7	41.8
2013	1989	134.0	14.8	42.9
2014	1928	134.0	14.3	47.5
2015	1961	133.0	14.7	45.8
2016	2001	129.0	15.5	50.6
2017	2024	120.6	16.7	51.1
2018	2047	119.0	17.2	50.7
2019	2026	122.9	16.4	47.4
2020	2024	124.0	16.3	43.3
2021	2052	124.7	16.4	45.7
2022	1997	124.0	16.1	45.5
2023	1958	121.0	16.1	43.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Henderson County High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$709 (5.3%)	$166 (1.2%)	$875 (6.5%)	$9,373 (69.6%)	$1,716 (12.7%)	$11,089 (82.3%)	$13,471
2019	$477 (3.6%)	$121 (0.9%)	$598 (4.6%)	$9,177 (70.1%)	$1,828 (14.0%)	$11,005 (84.1%)	$13,093
2020	$415 (3.6%)	$98 (0.8%)	$491 (4.2%)	$9,075 (78.1%)	$1,816 (15.6%)	$10,891 (93.8%)	$11,616
2021	$619 (4.5%)	$616 (4.4%)	$1,235 (8.9%)	$8,489 (61.2%)	$1,753 (12.6%)	$10,243 (73.9%)	$13,869
2022	$825 (4.9%)	$836 (5.0%)	$1,661 (9.9%)	$9,640 (57.5%)	$2,631 (15.7%)	$12,273 (73.2%)	$16,763

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Henderson County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 70^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 59^th of 276 High schools	3.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English (Henderson County High School)	51.5	58	6.5%
11th Grade English (Henderson County)	48	52	4%
11th Grade English (Kentucky)	49.1	47	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Henderson County High School)	39.4	40	0.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Henderson County)	36.3	35	1.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)	36.4	33	3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Henderson County High School)	47.5	53	5.5%
11th Grade Reading (Henderson County)	43.8	47	3.2%
11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)	46	44	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2026	1958	3.4%
African American	167	168	0.6%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	10	9	10%
Hispanic	96	139	44.8%
Pacific Islander	8	11	37.5%
White	1632	1486	8.9%
Two or More Races	113	141	24.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.4%	43.9%	3.6%

Schools Near Henderson County High School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)	KSA Reading (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Henderson County High School	Public	9-12	2424 Zion Rd	Henderson	42420	Henderson County	Henderson County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 831-8800	1,958	121	16.1	43.9%	1,486 (75.9%)	168 (8.6%)	139 (7.1%)	9 (0.5%)	4 (0.2%)	11 (0.6%)	141 (7.2%)	74.7	54^th of 290 public high schools	81.4%		67.6	59^th of 276 public high schools	78.6%	5	53.0	57.0	45.0	38.0	55.0	52.0	40.0	50.0	$16,763	$825	$836	$1,661	$9,640	$2,631	$12,273
The Central Academy	Public	6-12	851 Center Street	Henderson	42420	Henderson County	Henderson County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 831-5100	250	12	20.6	69.6%	179 (71.6%)	31 (12.4%)	15 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.6%)	9.7	249^th of 290 public high schools	14.1%		2.8	271^st of 276 public high schools	1.8%	22					20.0	17.0	5.0	20.0

Henderson County High School

Henderson County High School:

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Henderson County:

What do you think?

Rank History for Henderson County High School

Rank History for all students at Henderson County High School

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Henderson County High School

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Henderson County High School

Rank History for Special Education students at Henderson County High School

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Henderson County High School

Rank History for Female students at Henderson County High School

Rank History for Disabled students at Henderson County High School

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Henderson County High School

Rank History for Male students at Henderson County High School

Rank History for African American students at Henderson County High School

Rank History for Hispanic students at Henderson County High School

Rank History for White students at Henderson County High School

Enrollment information for Henderson County High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Henderson County High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Henderson County High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Henderson County High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Henderson County High School

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Henderson County High School