Henderson County Early College

Summary:

Henderson County Early College is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Flat Rock, North Carolina, with a student population of 205. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, boasting a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance that sets it apart from nearby schools.

Henderson County Early College's students significantly outperform the district and state averages on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with 100% proficiency or better in EOC Biology and English II, compared to just 53.5% and 63.2% for the Henderson County Schools district, and 53.4% and 59.7% for the state. The school's success extends across diverse student subgroups, ranking among the top 5-45 high schools in North Carolina for female, male, Hispanic, white, and low socioeconomic status students over the past 3 years. Additionally, the school's ability to challenge and support high-achieving students is evident in its ranking among the top 12-36 high schools in the state for gifted and talented students.

While Henderson County Early College has a relatively high student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools like West Henderson High and North Henderson High, its consistent academic excellence and focus on equity and inclusion suggest that the Henderson County Schools district is effectively allocating resources to support the school's educational initiatives. The success of Henderson County Early College could serve as a model for other schools, providing valuable insights into strategies for supporting student achievement, particularly for underserved populations.

Detail:

Public 9-12

300 East Campus Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731

(828) 697-4561

District: Henderson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
5^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,590

Feeder schools for Henderson County Early College:

Elementary:	Atkinson Elementary
	Bruce Drysdale Elementary
	Clear Creek Elementary
	Dana Elementary
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	Edneyville Elementary
	Etowah Elementary
	Fletcher Elementary
	Glenn C Marlow Elementary
	Hendersonville Elementary
	Hillandale Elementary
	Mills River Elementary
	Sugarloaf Elementary
	Upward Elementary
Middle:	Apple Valley Middle
	Flat Rock Middle
	Hendersonville Middle
	Rugby Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 31.5

Number of students: 205

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.1%

Hispanic:

31.7%

Asian:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Henderson County Early College ranks better than 99.2% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 6 ranked high schools in the Henderson County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.1%), Hispanic (31.7%), Asian (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Henderson County Early College is 31.5, which is the highest among 6 high schools in the Henderson County Schools District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henderson County Early College is $7,590, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the Henderson County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Henderson County Early College:

SchoolDigger ranks Henderson County Early College 5^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Henderson County Early College in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Henderson County Schools:

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

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Rank History for Henderson County Early College

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Rank History for all students at Henderson County Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	97.94	8^th	594	98.7%
2022	97.09	6^th	621	99.0%
2023	94.69	30^th	626	95.2%
2024	96.73	5^th	640	99.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Henderson County Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	99.11	9^th	544	98.3%
2023	96.02	38^th	597	93.6%
2024	98.22	10^th	613	98.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Henderson County Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	96.79	8^th	594	98.7%
2023	92.14	44^th	588	92.5%
2024	96.42	4^th	602	99.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Henderson County Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	81.63	36^th	398	91.0%
2023	81.54	12^th	403	97.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Henderson County Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	97.26	7^th	585	98.8%
2023	96.37	16^th	602	97.3%
2024	96.42	16^th	607	97.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Henderson County Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	98.95	4^th	436	99.1%
2023	92.10	45^th	449	90.0%
2024	98.83	5^th	454	98.9%

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Rank History for White students at Henderson County Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	95.60	4^th	534	99.3%
2023	94.21	18^th	537	96.6%
2024	94.77	12^th	553	97.8%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Henderson County Early College

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	53	6	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	77
2011	75	3	7	29	0	0	7	121
2012	103	3	6	42	0	0	7	161
2013	96	2	7	50	0	0	5	160
2014	106	2	6	52	0	0	3	169
2015	132	2	7	56	0	0	5	202
2016	125	1	6	54	1	0	8	195
2017	128	2	9	50	1	0	8	198
2018	131	2	6	53	1	0	9	202
2019	121	2	5	60	3	0	12	203
2020	115	4	7	66	3	0	12	207
2021	114	5	8	71	2	0	9	209
2022	116	3	10	66	1	0	8	204
2023	117	3	10	65	0	0	10	205

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Henderson County Early College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	77	4.0	19.2	66.2
2011	121	4.5	26.8	55.4
2012	161	4.0	40.2	57.8
2013	160	6.6	24.0	64.4
2014	169	5.5	30.7	65.1
2015	202	6.0	33.6	54
2016	195	6.0	32.5	50.8
2017	198	7.5	26.4	44.9
2018	202	6.5	31.0	45.5
2019	203	6.9	29.1	43.8
2020	207	6.9	30.0	41.1
2021	209	6.6	31.6	34
2022	204	6.7	30.2	37.7
2023	205	6.5	31.5	46.3

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 Early College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	77	4.0	19.2	66.2
2011	121	4.5	26.8	55.4
2012	161	4.0	40.2	57.8
2013	160	6.6	24.0	64.4
2014	169	5.5	30.7	65.1
2015	202	6.0	33.6	54
2016	195	6.0	32.5	50.8
2017	198	7.5	26.4	44.9
2018	202	6.5	31.0	45.5
2019	203	6.9	29.1	43.8
2020	207	6.9	30.0	41.1
2021	209	6.6	31.6	34
2022	204	6.7	30.2	37.7
2023	205	6.5	31.5	46.3

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 Early College

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$759 (10.0%)	$6,832 (90.0%)	$7,590

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Henderson County Early College

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course English II (Henderson County Early College)	95.4	100	4.6%
End of Course English II (Henderson County Schools)	66.4	67.2	0.8%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Henderson County Early College)	100	96.2	3.8%
End of Course Math I (Henderson County Schools)	58.2	45.3	12.9%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	203	205	1%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	5	10	100%
Hispanic	60	65	8.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	121	117	3.3%
Two or More Races	12	10	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.8%	46.3%	2.5%

Schools Near Henderson County Early College

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Henderson County Career Academy	Public	6-12	300 East Campus Drive	Flat Rock	28731	Henderson County	Henderson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 697-4629	151	18	8.6	66.9%	84 (55.6%)	7 (4.6%)	47 (31.1%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.3%)	11.1	584^th of 640 public high schools	8.8%		11.9	558^th of 626 public high schools	10.9%	26	22.9	23.3	36.7	16.4	$18,459	$955	$17,504
Henderson County Early College	Public	9-12	300 East Campus Drive	Flat Rock	28731	Henderson County	Henderson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 697-4561	205	7	31.5	46.3%	117 (57.1%)	3 (1.5%)	65 (31.7%)	10 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.9%)	96.7	5^th of 640 public high schools	99.2%		94.7	30^th of 626 public high schools	95.2%	25	100.0	100.0	95.6	99.9	$7,590	$759	$6,832
East Henderson High	Public	9-12	150 Eagle Pride Drive	East Flat Rock	28726	Henderson County	Henderson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 697-4768	965	60	16.1	60.8%	509 (52.7%)	18 (1.9%)	374 (38.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (1.7%)	45 (4.7%)	40.9	366^th of 640 public high schools	42.8%		45.8	317^th of 626 public high schools	49.4%	49	47.2	48.3	50.6	51.9	$9,768	$724	$9,044
Hendersonville High	Public	9-12	1 Bearcat Boulevard	Hendersonville	28791	Henderson County	Henderson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 697-4802	784	45	17.2	43.1%	495 (63.1%)	67 (8.5%)	159 (20.3%)	10 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.1%)	44 (5.6%)	56.4	250^th of 640 public high schools	60.9%		62.3	213^th of 626 public high schools	66.0%	37	58.3	65.1	48.9	61.3	$8,966	$700	$8,266
North Henderson High	Public	9-12	35 Fruitland Road	Hendersonville	28792	Henderson County	Henderson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 697-4500	1,146	67	17.0	61.4%	588 (51.3%)	37 (3.2%)	446 (38.9%)	18 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (4.9%)	53.9	275^th of 640 public high schools	57.0%		59.5	231^st of 626 public high schools	63.1%	44	45.8	65.2	50.0	71.2	$8,718	$586	$8,132
West Henderson High	Public	9-12	3600 Haywood Road	Hendersonville	28791	Henderson County	Henderson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 891-6571	1,087	69	15.7	33.8%	828 (76.2%)	30 (2.8%)	169 (15.5%)	19 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	37 (3.4%)	70.1	179^th of 640 public high schools	72.0%		71.1	171^st of 626 public high schools	72.7%	8	63.1	73.7	57.1	74.0	$8,614	$457	$8,157
Polk County High School	Public	9-12	1681 East NC 108 Hwy	Columbus	28722	Polk County	Polk County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 894-2525	579	40	14.4	52.0%	426 (73.6%)	32 (5.5%)	91 (15.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.7%)	50.8	292^nd of 640 public high schools	54.4%		60.8	220^th of 626 public high schools	64.9%	72	43.9	60.1	50.4	71.8	$12,130	$897	$11,232
Polk County Early College	Public	9-12	1545 East NC 108 Hwy	Columbus	28722	Polk County	Polk County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 894-2698	84	4	21.7	46.4%	68 (81.0%)	1 (1.2%)	11 (13.1%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)	94.8	29^th of 640 public high schools	95.5%		85.2	104^th of 626 public high schools	83.4%	75	93.3	94.1	100.0	92.9	$9,557	$127	$9,430
Roberson High	Public	9-12	250 Overlook Road	Asheville	28803	Buncombe County	Buncombe County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 654-1765	1,491	96	15.5	43.1%	858 (57.5%)	132 (8.9%)	338 (22.7%)	50 (3.4%)	4 (0.3%)	8 (0.5%)	101 (6.8%)	53.3	280^th of 640 public high schools	56.3%		58.8	236^th of 626 public high schools	62.3%	44	55.9	65.4	48.8	56.9	$10,511	$1,345	$9,166
Davidson River School	Public	9-12	970 Ecusta Rd	Brevard	28712	Transylvania County	Transylvania County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 884-9567	73	8	9.1	69.9%	61 (83.6%)	5 (6.8%)	4 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.1%)								(n/a)	15.8				$16,825	$1,735	$15,090

Frequently Asked Questions about Henderson County Early College

Is Henderson County Early College a good school?

Yes! Henderson County Early College is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 5^th of 640 North Carolina high schools.

What district is Henderson County Early College in?

Henderson County Schools

What is the racial makeup of Henderson County Early College?

Students at Henderson County Early College are 57% White, 32% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Henderson County Early College?

In the 2022-23 school year, 205 students attended Henderson County Early College.

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