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Henderson High

1215 North Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144 · (704) 639-3134 · Rowan County
GRADES 06–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL71 STUDENTS
Enrollment
71
High
DISTRICT 720 · STATE 761
Student : Teacher
10.3:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.1:1 · STATE 19.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
96%
68 students
DISTRICT 95% · STATE 82%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
3
Grade 8
8
Grade 9
14
Grade 10
22
Grade 11
11
Grade 12
13
Student demographics
White
1521%
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 42%
Hispanic
710%
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 22%
Black
3854%
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 25%
Two+
1115%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
4766%
Female
2434%

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Test scores

NC EOG / EOC 2024-25 . % Grade Level Proficient (Level 3+)
English Language Arts
11.4%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: NC EOG / EOC. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
71
0 (0%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.3:1
was 5.3:1
% White
21%
was 34%
% Hispanic
10%
was 8%
% Black
54%
was 52%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Henderson High

As a tiny four-year high school in Salisbury, North Carolina, Henderson High teaches 71 students from grades 6 through 12, overseen by Rowan-Salisbury Schools. Enrollment runs roughly 91% smaller than the state mean of about 761.

Henderson High is one of 32 schools operated by Rowan-Salisbury Schools, a district that caters to 17,683 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Henderson High logs that the largest single group is Black at 54%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school records 21% White, 15% multiracial, 10% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 16% Black, putting the school's mix visibly more Black than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, The school currently runs with 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 10.3:1. The state averages around 19.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 96% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Rowan County put median household earnings sit near $65,725, about 23% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Henderson High is one of 35 public schools in Rowan County (combined enrollment of about 18,917 students).

Overton Elementary is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.3 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a commuter-belt area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Henderson High's enrollment has held roughly steady since 2018, when it stood at 71 (now 71). Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 34% to 21%. The student-to-teacher ratio widened from 5.3:1 in 2018 to 10.3:1 today.

On allk12, members of the Henderson High community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Rowan County at a glance

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Population
149,875
Census ACS
Median income
$65,725
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
35
18,917 students

Quick facts

School name
Henderson High
District
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Address
1215 North Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144
Phone
(704) 639-3134
County
Rowan County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
71
Teachers (FTE)
7
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
68 (96%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
370405002409
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Henderson High
How large is Henderson High?
Henderson High enrolls approximately 71 students in grades 06-12.
Is Henderson High an elementary, middle, or high school?
Henderson High is a high school covering grades 06-12.
How many teachers does Henderson High have?
Henderson High employs 7 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1.
What is the student diversity at Henderson High?
Student demographics at Henderson High are roughly 21% White, 10% Hispanic, 54% Black, 15% Two or more.
Who oversees Henderson High?
Henderson High is overseen by Rowan-Salisbury Schools in Rowan County.
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