North Henderson High

Summary:

North Henderson High is a public high school serving 1,146 students in grades 9-12 in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The school is part of the Henderson County Schools district, which is ranked 83 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Henderson High has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (38.92%) and a lower percentage of White students (51.31%). However, the school's academic performance, as measured by End-of-Course (EOC) test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Biology (45.8%), Math I (50%), and Math III (71.2%) were all below the district and state averages. Additionally, North Henderson High has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (61.43%) compared to nearby schools, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

North Henderson High's statewide ranking has dropped significantly over the years, from being ranked 92 out of 514 North Carolina high schools in 2018-2019 to 275 out of 640 in 2023-2024, suggesting a decline in the school's academic performance relative to other schools in the state. While the school ranks highly for its Gifted and Talented students, it struggles with its Multi-racial and White student populations. Compared to other schools in the area, such as West Henderson High and Hendersonville High, North Henderson High's academic performance is generally lower. One notable nearby school is the Henderson County Early College, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 35 Fruitland Road
       Hendersonville, NC  28792-8509


(828) 697-4500

District: Henderson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
275th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,718 Help


Feeder schools for North Henderson High:

Elementary:    Clear Creek Elementary
    Edneyville Elementary
    Fletcher Elementary
    Sugarloaf Elementary
Middle:    Apple Valley Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  1,146

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.3%
Hispanic:
38.9%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.4% Help


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Compare Details North Henderson High ranks better than 57% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked high schools in the Henderson County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details North Henderson High has the largest high school student body size in the Henderson County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (51.3%), Hispanic (38.9%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Henderson High is 17. 3 high schools in the Henderson County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Henderson High is $8,718. 3 high schools in the Henderson County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Henderson High:

SchoolDigger ranks North Henderson High 275th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See North Henderson High in the ranking list.)

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Henderson County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Henderson County Schools 83rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Henderson High

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Rank History for all students at North Henderson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.24 93rd 431 78.4%
2007 65.23 104th 453 77.0%
2008 63.79 119th 477 75.1%
2009 66.27 109th 490 77.8%
2010 65.78 121st 499 75.8%
2011 67.35 110th 506 78.3%
2012 54.21 189th 502 62.4%
2013 55.10 109th 505 78.4%
2014 51.52 146th 451 67.6%
2015 51.10 166th 531 68.7%
2016 57.31 118th 507 76.7%
2017 70.85 77th 476 83.8%
2018 75.67 78th 469 83.4%
2019 70.68 92nd 514 82.1%
2021 44.26 309th 594 48.0%
2022 47.92 305th 621 50.9%
2023 59.55 231st 626 63.1%
2024 53.86 275th 640 57.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Henderson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.71 23rd 185 87.6%
2019 83.50 21st 195 89.2%
2021 24.76 165th 199 17.1%
2022 50.13 98th 226 56.6%
2024 58.94 91st 261 65.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Henderson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.36 24th 147 83.7%
2019 78.29 11th 173 93.6%
2021 42.62 57th 124 54.0%
2022 42.84 68th 156 56.4%
2023 31.35 153rd 226 32.3%
2024 46.45 109th 262 58.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at North Henderson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.98 163rd 349 53.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Henderson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.59 35th 424 91.7%
2019 72.58 36th 446 91.9%
2021 60.20 70th 432 83.8%
2022 51.22 217th 544 60.1%
2023 59.78 187th 597 68.7%
2024 56.91 204th 613 66.7%
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Rank History for Female students at North Henderson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.42 67th 449 85.1%
2019 74.53 75th 475 84.2%
2021 44.23 219th 475 53.9%
2022 52.18 272nd 594 54.2%
2023 63.77 202nd 588 65.6%
2024 51.70 280th 602 53.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North Henderson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.43 60th 349 82.8%
2019 60.09 93rd 364 74.5%
2021 37.89 191st 334 42.8%
2022 48.13 124th 330 62.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at North Henderson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.53 232nd 325 28.6%
2021 60.01 151st 337 55.2%
2022 45.64 279th 398 29.9%
2023 80.77 55th 403 86.4%
2024 78.87 17th 403 95.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at North Henderson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.50 77th 463 83.4%
2019 66.11 102nd 488 79.1%
2021 43.21 217th 481 54.9%
2022 43.79 305th 585 47.9%
2023 55.90 248th 602 58.8%
2024 54.68 243rd 607 60.0%
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Rank History for African American students at North Henderson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.08 75th 369 79.7%
2021 73.22 37th 364 89.8%
2022 52.38 155th 430 64.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Henderson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.12 37th 340 89.1%
2019 70.22 41st 354 88.4%
2021 42.83 153rd 370 58.6%
2022 40.16 235th 436 46.1%
2023 59.62 137th 449 69.5%
2024 51.08 173rd 454 61.9%
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Rank History for White students at North Henderson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.97 109th 427 74.5%
2019 63.41 119th 444 73.2%
2021 36.96 246th 439 44.0%
2022 46.24 278th 534 47.9%
2023 56.80 229th 537 57.4%
2024 49.31 285th 553 48.5%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Friday, July 22, 2011

Open Quote I feel the curriculum is below standard for the students today. The schools focus on preparing students for college. Not all student are geared for college and the schools do not offer enough vocational programs, such as business, electronics, engineering, construction, automotive, fashion and cooking classes. Making PE an elective only has reflected on the obesity seen in many students today. Many seniors have no idea what their golds are when they will graduate. Due to today's economy many students will not be able to either qualify for college and will have to find a vocational school to learn a vocation that could have been taught in high school. I graduated in 1959 and attended high school where there were vocational departments. Graduating with a business diploma I was able to acquire a position with the Social Security Administration. Both brothers obtained a mechanical diploma in preparation for a position in engineering and electronics. Continuing into college to future their education and attain BA and Master Degrees. Many students cannot even obtain a part time job until they are 18 years of age. So where are the educators today to guide these students to a career. I have not found any that have the answer. Close Quote



Enrollment information for North Henderson High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 595 33 6 18 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1995 664 33 5 41 0 n/a n/a 0 743
1996 664 33 5 41 0 n/a n/a 0 743
1997 671 29 10 42 0 n/a n/a 0 752
1998 667 41 11 48 0 n/a n/a 0 767
1999 678 43 12 43 0 n/a n/a 0 776
2000 682 39 13 61 1 n/a n/a 0 796
2001 720 34 11 70 1 n/a n/a 0 836
2002 745 30 5 108 3 n/a n/a 0 891
2003 745 30 5 108 3 n/a n/a 0 891
2004 772 37 5 108 3 n/a n/a 0 925
2005 773 40 6 106 2 n/a n/a 0 927
2006 781 34 3 132 5 n/a n/a 0 955
2007 698 20 9 122 5 n/a n/a 27 881
2008 713 23 11 124 5 n/a n/a 34 910
2009 757 62 17 149 6 n/a n/a 0 991
2010 695 72 18 168 3 n/a n/a 0 956
2011 686 27 12 192 4 0 37 0 958
2012 727 24 13 198 6 0 31 0 999
2013 739 27 15 204 6 1 31 0 1023
2014 790 28 13 210 6 2 32 0 1081
2015 790 31 16 220 4 2 26 0 1089
2016 736 30 15 264 3 3 32 0 1083
2017 721 43 12 279 4 3 37 0 1099
2018 679 43 16 291 4 3 40 0 1076
2019 657 35 12 313 5 1 48 0 1071
2020 634 37 15 345 2 1 53 0 1087
2021 623 47 19 369 1 3 59 0 1121
2022 571 40 24 384 1 2 46 0 1068
2023 588 37 18 446 0 1 56 0 1146

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 North Henderson High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 652 44.0 14.8 15.8
1995 743 49.0 15.2 12.1
1996 743 49.0 15.2 12.1
1997 752 49.0 15.3 12.4
1998 767 56.0 13.7 14.1
1999 776 56.0 13.9 20
2000 796 59.0 13.5 19.7
2001 836 59.0 14.2 28.5
2002 891 57.0 15.6 28.6
2003 891 57.0 15.6 28.6
2004 925 57.0 16.2 33.4
2005 927 57.0 16.3 31.9
2006 955 57.0 16.8 33.6
2007 881 63.0 14.0 38.2
2008 910 62.7 14.5 36.2
2009 991 66.0 15.0 42.3
2010 956 66.8 14.3 49.1
2011 958 66.3 14.4 49.3
2012 999 65.8 15.1 52.2
2013 1023 64.2 15.9 54
2014 1081 64.7 16.7 53.1
2015 1089 68.0 16.0 51.7
2016 1083 70.0 15.4 53.8
2017 1099 72.4 15.1 48.3
2018 1076 72.1 14.9 50.4
2019 1071 69.3 15.4 51.4
2020 1087 67.6 16.0 53.5
2021 1121 67.5 16.5 43.8
2022 1068 68.7 15.5 37
2023 1146 67.2 17.0 61.4

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 North Henderson High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 652 44.0 14.8 15.8
1995 743 49.0 15.2 12.1
1996 743 49.0 15.2 12.1
1997 752 49.0 15.3 12.4
1998 767 56.0 13.7 14.1
1999 776 56.0 13.9 20
2000 796 59.0 13.5 19.7
2001 836 59.0 14.2 28.5
2002 891 57.0 15.6 28.6
2003 891 57.0 15.6 28.6
2004 925 57.0 16.2 33.4
2005 927 57.0 16.3 31.9
2006 955 57.0 16.8 33.6
2007 881 63.0 14.0 38.2
2008 910 62.7 14.5 36.2
2009 991 66.0 15.0 42.3
2010 956 66.8 14.3 49.1
2011 958 66.3 14.4 49.3
2012 999 65.8 15.1 52.2
2013 1023 64.2 15.9 54
2014 1081 64.7 16.7 53.1
2015 1089 68.0 16.0 51.7
2016 1083 70.0 15.4 53.8
2017 1099 72.4 15.1 48.3
2018 1076 72.1 14.9 50.4
2019 1071 69.3 15.4 51.4
2020 1087 67.6 16.0 53.5
2021 1121 67.5 16.5 43.8
2022 1068 68.7 15.5 37
2023 1146 67.2 17.0 61.4

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 North Henderson High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $586 (6.7%) $8,132 (93.3%) $8,718

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Henderson High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 92nd of 514 High schoolsRanks 231st of 626 High schools
 19%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (North Henderson High)72.262.9
 9.3%
   End of Course Biology (Henderson County Schools)70.462.3
 8.1%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (North Henderson High)61.269.5
 8.3%
   End of Course English II (Henderson County Schools)66.467.2
 0.8%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (North Henderson High)6838.6
 29.4%
   End of Course Math I (Henderson County Schools)58.245.3
 12.9%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (North Henderson High)63.770.9
 7.2%
   End of Course Math III (Henderson County Schools)57.562.5
 5%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10711146
 7%
African American3537
 5.7%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian1218
 50%
Hispanic313446
 42.5%
Pacific Islander11
White657588
 10.5%
Two or More Races4856
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.4%61.4%
 10.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Henderson High

Students at North Henderson High are 51% White, 39% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

North Henderson High ranks 275th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

North Henderson High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clear Creek Elementary
Elementary : Edneyville Elementary
Elementary : Fletcher Elementary
Elementary : Sugarloaf Elementary
Middle : Apple Valley Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,146 students attended North Henderson High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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