Henry County High School

Summary:

Henry County High School is a public high school located in New Castle, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 620 students. The school is part of the Henry County School District, which is ranked 108 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Henry County High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests like the ACT and Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were lower than the state averages in ACT English (40% vs. 44%), ACT Mathematics (23% vs. 30%), ACT Reading (38% vs. 42%), KSA Mathematics for 10th grade (28% vs. 36%), and KSA Reading for 10th grade (43% vs. 46%). The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with a high ranking of 69 out of 267 Kentucky high schools in the 2020-2021 school year, but then dropping to 138 out of 290 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate of 94.4% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the state average.

Henry County High School's performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools like Oldham County High School, which ranked 11 out of 290 Kentucky high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and had significantly higher proficiency rates on standardized tests. However, the school outperforms Trimble County Junior/Senior High School, which ranked 210 out of 290 Kentucky high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and had lower proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels. The significant differences in performance between student subgroups, such as male and female students, as well as students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, indicate that the school may need to focus on addressing these achievement gaps and providing targeted support for underperforming groups.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1120 Eminence Rd
       New Castle, KY  40050


(502) 845-8670

District: Henry County

SchoolDigger Rank:
138th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,732 Help


Feeder schools for Henry County High School:

Elementary:    Campbellsburg Elementary School
    Eastern Elementary School
    New Castle Elementary School
Middle:    Henry County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  620

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.8%
Hispanic:
4.5%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.1% Help


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Compare Details Henry County High School ranks better than 52.4% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.26. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Henry 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henry County High School is $16,732.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Henry County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry County High School 138th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Henry County High School in the ranking list.)

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Henry County:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry County 108th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Henry County High School

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Rank History for all students at Henry County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 31.90 157th 217 27.6%
2008 19.25 193rd 217 11.1%
2009 23.57 182nd 217 16.1%
2010 40.73 142nd 223 36.3%
2011 32.66 164th 226 27.4%
2012 34.93 157th 229 31.4%
2013 49.90 151st 291 48.1%
2014 43.95 176th 290 39.3%
2015 41.28 192nd 295 34.9%
2016 47.80 177th 288 38.5%
2017 41.14 203rd 287 29.3%
2018 36.87 183rd 271 32.5%
2019 48.50 141st 285 50.5%
2021 59.66 69th 267 74.2%
2022 45.19 145th 271 46.5%
2023 33.13 188th 276 31.9%
2024 50.26 138th 290 52.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Henry County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.58 123rd 226 45.6%
2023 21.84 139th 162 14.2%
2024 47.26 62nd 168 63.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Henry County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.92 171st 232 26.3%
2019 41.97 168th 254 33.9%
2021 51.86 92nd 234 60.7%
2022 34.72 185th 266 30.5%
2023 25.74 212th 272 22.1%
2024 38.34 174th 274 36.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Henry County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.81 105th 234 55.1%
2019 45.34 151st 249 39.4%
2021 61.44 66th 236 72.0%
2022 49.75 128th 252 49.2%
2023 35.30 175th 253 30.8%
2024 46.07 135th 261 48.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Henry County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.52 148th 166 10.8%
2019 58.15 55th 166 66.9%
2021 46.00 70th 154 54.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Henry County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.73 193rd 237 18.6%
2019 52.57 121st 251 51.8%
2021 47.10 99th 238 58.4%
2022 36.44 156th 257 39.3%
2023 24.37 201st 259 22.4%
2024 49.39 131st 262 50.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Henry County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.88 19th 80 76.3%
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Rank History for White students at Henry County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.08 149th 198 24.7%
2019 41.49 136th 219 37.9%
2021 60.38 49th 203 75.9%
2022 39.10 153rd 260 41.2%
2023 26.83 196th 264 25.8%
2024 44.66 148th 273 45.8%
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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.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

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Enrollment information for Henry 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 422 13 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1989 559 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1990 507 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1991 506 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1992 556 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1993 568 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1994 555 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1995 574 15 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 594
1996 574 15 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 594
1997 607 12 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1998 640 11 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1999 604 13 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2000 610 10 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2001 584 8 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 599
2002 622 13 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2003 622 13 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2004 598 11 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2005 637 8 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2006 621 7 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2007 640 10 1 12 0 n/a n/a 4 667
2008 648 7 1 11 0 n/a n/a 7 674
2009 640 10 0 14 0 n/a n/a 9 673
2010 643 11 0 15 2 n/a n/a 6 677
2011 631 12 1 15 2 0 5 0 666
2012 614 17 2 14 3 0 4 0 654
2013 623 14 2 12 1 0 10 0 662
2014 610 9 2 17 0 0 13 0 651
2015 621 11 2 23 0 0 11 0 668
2016 647 11 1 26 0 0 11 0 696
2017 634 12 1 28 0 0 8 0 683
2018 659 16 3 31 0 0 10 0 719
2019 622 11 3 34 2 0 12 0 684
2020 600 11 3 27 0 0 14 0 655
2021 611 7 3 21 0 0 21 0 663
2022 586 5 1 30 0 0 16 0 638
2023 569 6 0 28 0 0 17 0 620

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 Henry County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 435 26.1 16.6 n/a
1989 571 34.8 16.4 n/a
1990 519 35.5 14.6 n/a
1991 514 35.0 14.6 n/a
1992 564 36.0 15.6 n/a
1993 578 34.2 16.9 n/a
1994 564 36.0 15.7 n/a
1995 594 36.3 16.4 n/a
1996 594 36.3 16.4 n/a
1997 627 39.7 15.8 22.5
1998 656 42.0 15.6 24.4
1999 619 40.6 15.2 27.9
2000 621 39.2 15.8 30
2001 599 42.0 14.3 27.7
2002 641 36.0 17.8 47.3
2003 641 36.0 17.8 47.3
2004 616 35.0 17.6 n/a
2005 648 38.0 17.1 n/a
2006 636 41.0 15.5 33.6
2007 667 42.0 15.9 38.5
2008 674 40.5 16.6 40.5
2009 673 39.7 17.0 44.1
2010 677 33.5 20.2 47.7
2011 666 40.5 16.4 47.3
2012 654 43.0 15.2 43.4
2013 662 44.0 15.0 46.1
2014 651 42.3 15.3 49
2015 668 43.0 15.5 47.3
2016 696 43.0 16.1 50.6
2017 683 42.2 16.1 50.8
2018 719 42.0 17.1 50.5
2019 684 42.5 16.0 54.5
2020 655 42.5 15.4 50.5
2021 663 41.5 15.9 45.9
2022 638 42.5 15.0 47
2023 620 37.5 16.5 47.1

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 Henry County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 435 26.1 16.6 n/a
1989 571 34.8 16.4 n/a
1990 519 35.5 14.6 n/a
1991 514 35.0 14.6 n/a
1992 564 36.0 15.6 n/a
1993 578 34.2 16.9 n/a
1994 564 36.0 15.7 n/a
1995 594 36.3 16.4 n/a
1996 594 36.3 16.4 n/a
1997 627 39.7 15.8 22.5
1998 656 42.0 15.6 24.4
1999 619 40.6 15.2 27.9
2000 621 39.2 15.8 30
2001 599 42.0 14.3 27.7
2002 641 36.0 17.8 47.3
2003 641 36.0 17.8 47.3
2004 616 35.0 17.6 n/a
2005 648 38.0 17.1 n/a
2006 636 41.0 15.5 33.6
2007 667 42.0 15.9 38.5
2008 674 40.5 16.6 40.5
2009 673 39.7 17.0 44.1
2010 677 33.5 20.2 47.7
2011 666 40.5 16.4 47.3
2012 654 43.0 15.2 43.4
2013 662 44.0 15.0 46.1
2014 651 42.3 15.3 49
2015 668 43.0 15.5 47.3
2016 696 43.0 16.1 50.6
2017 683 42.2 16.1 50.8
2018 719 42.0 17.1 50.5
2019 684 42.5 16.0 54.5
2020 655 42.5 15.4 50.5
2021 663 41.5 15.9 45.9
2022 638 42.5 15.0 47
2023 620 37.5 16.5 47.1

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 Henry 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 $387 (3.1%) $36 (0.3%) $423 (3.4%) $7,346 (59.3%) $2,155 (17.4%) $10,946 (88.4%) $12,388
2019 $414 (3.3%) $69 (0.6%) $483 (3.9%) $8,698 (70.2%) $2,050 (16.5%) $10,748 (86.7%) $12,393
2020 $392 (2.7%) $95 (0.7%) $487 (3.4%) $9,909 (69.5%) $2,215 (15.5%) $12,335 (86.5%) $14,256
2021 $485 (3.2%) $242 (1.6%) $728 (4.9%) $8,803 (58.7%) $2,331 (15.5%) $11,645 (77.7%) $14,994
2022 $782 (4.7%) $759 (4.5%) $1,540 (9.2%) $9,936 (59.4%) $2,818 (16.8%) $12,754 (76.2%) $16,732

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Henry County High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 141st of 285 High schoolsRanks 188th of 276 High schools
 18.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (Henry County High School)44.529
 15.5%
   11th Grade English (Henry County)44.529
 15.5%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Henry County High School)30.816
 14.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)30.816
 14.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Henry County High School)42.534
 8.5%
   11th Grade Reading (Henry County)42.534
 8.5%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students684620
 9.4%
African American116
 45.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic3428
 17.6%
Pacific Islander00
White622569
 8.5%
Two or More Races1217
 41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.5%47.1%
 7.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Henry County High School

Henry County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Campbellsburg Elementary School
Elementary : Eastern Elementary School
Elementary : New Castle Elementary School
Middle : Henry County Middle School

Students at Henry County High School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Henry County High School ranks 138th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 620 students attended Henry County High School.


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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.

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