Serving 1,334 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Henderson Collegiate ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henderson Collegiate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Henderson Collegiate's student population of 1,334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,334 students
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Motto
The strength of the Pride is the Lion, and the strength of the Lion is the Pride.
School Rankings
Henderson Collegiate ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henderson Collegiate is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#329 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)72%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
28%
22%
Black
61%
24%
White
4%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
78%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henderson Collegiate's ranking?
Henderson Collegiate is ranked #329 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Henderson Collegiate often compared to?
Henderson Collegiateis often viewed alongside schools like Vance Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Henderson Collegiate?
The graduation rate of Henderson Collegiate is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Henderson Collegiate?
1,334 students attend Henderson Collegiate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Henderson Collegiate students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henderson Collegiate?
Henderson Collegiate has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Henderson Collegiate offer ?
Henderson Collegiate offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Henderson Collegiate part of?
Henderson Collegiate is part of Henderson Collegiate School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Students are yelled at frequently.
Students are assigned hours of homework every night.
Lots of homework assigned for Thanksgiving and Christmas (several lengthy packages, a novel to read, and a test to prepare for)!
Stricter than the military
Lots of teacher turn over
No textbooks
Needed notes and documents for studying and completing homework are often required to remain at school
Some grade levels do not receive bathroom breaks
Conflicting, incorrect, and incomplete learning materials
Almost no physical activity (usually replaced with EOG and EOC test prep)
Thoughtful, educational, and enjoyable field trips
2 10/10/2025
The school and teachers are extremely strict and can be quite rude. The receptionist is rude, the school also act as if they do not want parents to come in the school or classrooms. I have never had my child where I couldn't go to the school at random times. My child had one of those long Pink erasers that I purchased and sent to school with him and he came home to telle that they took his eraser from him and said he couldn't have it because "erasers are Earned!" What type of nonsense is this. The children are not allowed to talk all day, they are constantly doing work (even while waiting in line for lunch and while eating. They were told to "complete a sentence/question now reward yourself and take A BITE"! this is how their breakfast and lunch goes. There is no recess or " brain breaks" as my son calls it. They are constantly working and I'm definitely not a fan of how it's operated or them trying to keep parents out of the school as they brain wash the students by in intimidation, yelling and isolating students from "the pride" because he raised his hand "when no questions were being asked or answered at that time!" And my son became sad, put his hand down and let out a sad sigh and the teacher made him wear his shirt inside out for three days straight to ridicule him before everyone and they also made him sit to the side of every class for three days to "isolate" him. The school never answers phone calls either. My son's father is military and he even feels that their actions are too much for young children. My son is only 9y/o. I feel as though the curriculum is great and the ideas of them learning at a higher level is beautiful, but the way they implement/present things to the children/students is completely wrong, rude and disrespectful. These are people, our children NOT animals. Parents please just go up there and check things out. It may be for your child, but I will say that it is not for every child and I am withdrawaling my son from the school. I refuse to allow a school which should be a "safe place" to ruin my child's self esteem, individuality and childhood. My son received straight A's at his previous school and that is where he will be goingoing back to. I hope that this review help oome parents.
2 10/10/2025
A child can not be a child at this school, if you want to ruin your childs childhood with hours upon hours of reading worthless books, and hours of homework even when the kids are out on vacation break, and you only care about test scores that means nothing in the real world, send your kid here.
5 10/10/2025
I love this school and I wouldn't change my opinion. We have five classes and all of them are filled with excitement and energy. We do chants and we are encouraged to work as hard as we possibly can. I am in the fifth grade and our goal is to be role models to our younger pride members. Our goals are to have the highest test scores in North Carolina, attend and graduate from the college of our choice, and be world-changing problem solvers.
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