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Henderson County Early College

300 East Campus Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731Henderson County Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–13Non-Charter
205
Students
Total enrolled
93%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 7% vs nat'l
$12,094
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 16% vs nat'l
31.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 105% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 205 students in grades 09–13 in Flat Rock, North Carolina.
16% below average funding
District spends $12,094 per pupil, 16% less than the national average of $14,347.
31.5 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Henderson County Early College is a mid-sized high in Flat Rock, North Carolina, serving grades 09–13 with 205 students. The district invests $12,094 per student — 16% below the national average of $14,347, with a 31.5:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 93% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Henderson County Early College

205
Total Students
31.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
46%
Free Lunch
7
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–13) are served by this school
Gender Distribution83 male · 122 female
40%
60%
Male 40%Female 60%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility46%
National avg 52% · 95 students
Student Composition
57%
32%
Asian5%
White57%
Hispanic / Latino32%
Black1%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370210003139

Academic Outcomes at Henderson County Early College

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE90
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
93%
State avg
84%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,094Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,094
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,321
Student Support$2,298
Administration$1,451
Operations$1,814
Other$1,209
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,094 spent per student, an estimated $5,358 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
58%
22%
State government
58.3%
Local (property tax)
21.8%
Federal programs
19.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 93% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 31.5:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Mills River ElementaryGlenn C Marlow ElementaryHillandale ElementaryClear Creek Elementary
+9 more
↓
Middle
Apple Valley MiddleRugby MiddleFlat Rock MiddleHendersonville Middle
↓
High School
North Henderson HighWest Henderson HighEast Henderson HighHendersonville High
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 13
Location—
CountyHenderson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHenderson County Schools →
Phone: (828)697-4561
NCES ID: 370210003139
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Flat Rock seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Henderson County Schools
High
North Henderson High
1,146 students · 09–12
● 42 opp61% FRL
High
West Henderson High
1,087 students · 09–12
● 44 opp34% FRL
High
East Henderson High
965 students · 09–12
61% FRL
Mid
Apple Valley Middle
825 students · 06–08
● 42 opp67% FRL
Mid
Rugby Middle
804 students · 06–08
● 44 opp39% FRL
High
Hendersonville High
784 students · 09–12
● 44 opp43% FRL
Mid
Flat Rock Middle
706 students · 06–08
70% FRL
Elem
Mills River Elementary
589 students · PK–05
● 44 opp36% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
300 East Campus Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.