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:
54th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,763 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  1,928

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.7%
African American:
8.5%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Henderson County High School ranks better than 81.4% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.65. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Henderson County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.7%), African American (8.5%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Henderson County High School is 16.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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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 54th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Henderson County High School in the ranking list.)

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Henderson County:

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


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Rank History for Henderson County High School

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Rank History for all students at Henderson County High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.87 17th 42 59.5%
2019 63.48 12th 39 69.2%
2021 28.33 38th 49 22.4%
2022 38.49 42nd 77 45.5%
2023 33.45 54th 76 28.9%
2024 47.32 43rd 87 50.6%
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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 18th 29 37.9%
2024 26.05 33rd 48 31.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Henderson County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.77 40th 226 82.3%
2023 61.64 30th 162 81.5%
2024 53.17 53rd 168 68.5%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.91 33rd 232 85.8%
2019 68.44 60th 254 76.4%
2021 52.15 91st 234 61.1%
2022 62.41 76th 266 71.4%
2023 67.69 54th 272 80.1%
2024 64.04 74th 274 73.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Henderson County High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.83 145th 166 12.7%
2019 44.69 86th 166 48.2%
2021 78.97 20th 154 87.0%
2022 59.66 29th 153 81.0%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.78 37th 115 67.8%
2019 72.53 14th 102 86.3%
2022 60.27 16th 38 57.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Henderson County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.66 37th 237 84.4%
2019 69.56 56th 251 77.7%
2021 51.47 86th 238 63.9%
2022 59.43 80th 257 68.9%
2023 67.65 53rd 259 79.5%
2024 69.10 60th 262 77.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Henderson County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.45 11th 94 88.3%
2019 70.63 15th 89 83.1%
2021 53.11 21st 78 73.1%
2022 50.16 34th 89 61.8%
2023 52.58 27th 83 67.5%
2024 58.45 33rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.17 34th 80 57.5%
2019 49.40 38th 88 56.8%
2021 66.63 18th 92 80.4%
2022 57.55 43rd 114 62.3%
2023 44.71 60th 116 48.3%
2024 52.73 49th 124 60.5%
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Rank History for White students at Henderson County High School

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

Henderson County High School Test Scores
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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Henderson County High School

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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
2024 1459 163 9 136 3 9 149 0 1928

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

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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
2024 1928 117.0 16.4 47.9

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

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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
2024 1928 117.0 16.4 47.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Henderson County High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 70th of 285 High schoolsRanks 59th 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)51.558
 6.5%
   11th Grade English (Henderson County)4852
 4%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Henderson County High School)39.440
 0.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Henderson County)36.335
 1.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Henderson County High School)47.553
 5.5%
   11th Grade Reading (Henderson County)43.847
 3.2%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students20261958
 3.4%
African American167168
 0.6%
American Indian04
Asian109
 10%
Hispanic96139
 44.8%
Pacific Islander811
 37.5%
White16321486
 8.9%
Two or More Races113141
 24.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.4%43.9%
 3.6%


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

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,928 students attended Henderson County High School.

Students at Henderson County High School are 76% White, 8% African American, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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