Henry County High School

1120 Eminence Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 620 students in grades 9-12, Henry County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 620 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Henry County High School's student population of 620 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Henry County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry County High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#927 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Henry County High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Henry County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Henry County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Henry County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Henry County High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
92%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Henry County High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Henry County High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Henry County High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Henry County High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Henry County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Henry County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Henry County High School's ranking?
Henry County High School is ranked #927 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Henry County High School?
The graduation rate of Henry County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Henry County High School?
620 students attend Henry County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Henry County High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry County High School?
Henry County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Henry County High School offer ?
Henry County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry County High School part of?
Henry County High School is part of Henry County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 620 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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