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.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Henderson County
SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 290 Kentucky High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,763
Feeder schools for Henderson County High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.4
Number of students: 1,928
Racial breakdown:
White:
75.7%
African American:
8.5%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Hispanic:
7.1%
Asian:
0.5%
Pacific Islander:
0.5%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.9%
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