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#384 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 30% in state

Henry County High School

High School · Henry County · New Castle, KY

A high school in New Castle, KY where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1120 Eminence Road, New Castle, KY 40050

  • Math 38% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$14,044
Chronic Absenteeism28.5%

Students at Henry County High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Henry County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Louisville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low82/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$45,528

Median home value

$132,700

Median rent

$707/mo

College educated

25.6%

Homeownership

77.9%

Poverty rate

17.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·32 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eminence High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.16–123.3 mi535Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Henry County

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$14,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Henry County High School is listed in Henry County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Henry County High School

Henry County High School is a public high school in New Castle, KY, part of Henry County, serving approximately 617 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #384 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Henry County High School

What grades does Henry County High School serve?

Henry County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Henry County High School?

Henry County High School has an enrollment of approximately 617 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Henry County High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Henry County High School rank in KY?

Henry County High School ranks #384 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Henry County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Henry County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Henry County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry County High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Henry County High School a charter school?

No, Henry County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Henry County High School a Title I school?

No, Henry County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry County High School?

49.1% of students at Henry County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
617
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Henry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 40050)
1,884
Area median age
39.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40050; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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