Hendersonville High School is a high school located in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The school is adjacent to Margaret R. Pardee Memorial Hospital and Highway 25.
Serving 785 students in grades 9-12, Hendersonville High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 785 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hendersonville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hendersonville High School's student population of 785 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
785 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1901
School Rankings
Hendersonville High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hendersonville High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
23%
21%
Black
9%
25%
White
60%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bearcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hendersonville High School's ranking?
Hendersonville High School is ranked #125 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hendersonville High School often compared to?
Hendersonville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Henderson High School, North Henderson High School, East Henderson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hendersonville High School?
The graduation rate of Hendersonville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hendersonville High School?
785 students attend Hendersonville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hendersonville High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hendersonville High School?
Hendersonville High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hendersonville High School offer ?
Hendersonville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hendersonville High School part of?
Hendersonville High School is part of Henderson County Schools School District.
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