Charles Henderson High School

www.troyschools.net

515 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Charles Henderson High School, located in Troy, Alabama, serves as a central pillar of the Troy City Schools district. As the primary high school for the community, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student development, providing a variety of core subjects alongside diverse elective opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests and build a strong foundational knowledge base.

Beyond the classroom, Charles Henderson High School is deeply integrated into the local culture, maintaining a strong sense of community spirit and pride. The school offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives, which play a crucial role in fostering teamwork, leadership, and school involvement. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a vibrant student life, the school strives to cultivate a supportive environment that equips its graduates with the skills necessary to succeed in their future endeavors.

515

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles Henderson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	20
Black	313
Asian	12
Two or More	12

Black
313 (60.8 %)
White
158 (30.7 %)
Hispanic
20 (3.9 %)
Asian
12 (2.3 %)
Two or More
12 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Troy City
Phone:	(334)566-3510
Website:	http://www.troyschools.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	339
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 115

Grade 10 147

Grade 11 130

Grade 12 123