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#3610 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 42% in state
Henderson H S
High School · Henderson ISD · Henderson, TX
A Henderson ISD high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 728, Henderson, TX 75653
- Math 29% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Henderson H S score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Henderson H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,171/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Armor Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 96 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Henderson ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Henderson H S is listed in HENDERSON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henderson H S
Henderson H S is a public high school in Henderson, TX, part of Henderson ISD, serving approximately 983 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,610 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henderson H S
What grades does Henderson H S serve?
Henderson H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Henderson H S?
Henderson H S has an enrollment of approximately 983 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson H S is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henderson H S rank in TX?
Henderson H S ranks #3,610 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Henderson H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Henderson H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Henderson H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henderson H S has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Henderson H S a charter school?
No, Henderson H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henderson H S a Title I school?
No, Henderson H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henderson H S?
67.5% of students at Henderson H S 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
- 983
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Rusk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (903) 655-5500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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.
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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