West Henderson High School
School Overview
West Henderson High School is a public school located in Hendersonville, North Carolina. It is a school in Henderson County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, 63% of students are proficient in Math learning and 67% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,127 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 82 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,127 students are attending West Henderson High School. By gender, there are 602 and 525 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West Henderson High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 140 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Asian | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 130 | 67 | 63 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 140 | 72 | 68 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 82 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Henderson High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 90.2% of teachers are certified. 93.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 82 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 74 | 90.2% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 8 | 9.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 3.7% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 376 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 49,221 Households |
| Population | 113,512 |
| Male | 55,243 |
| Female | 59,670 |
| Child Population | 27,007 |
| Total Housing Units | 57,508 Units |
| Average House Value | $214,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $853 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.50% |
| Average Household Income | $55,945 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.37% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
West Henderson High School offers 21 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 180 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 231 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at West Henderson High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 21 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 180 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 55 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 42 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 159 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 231 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Henderson County Schools
In Henderson County Schools, 23 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina
3 private schools are serving students in HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.