Henderson County School District

The Henderson County School District is located in Henderson, KY and includes 13 schools that serve 6,932 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Henderson County School District spends $8,418 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 34% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Henderson County School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the KY state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Henderson County School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Henderson County School District, 16% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Henderson County School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.