East Henderson High

150 Eagle Pride Drive
East Flat Rock, NC 28726

www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/ehh/

965 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Henderson High School, located in East Flat Rock, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Henderson County Public Schools system. Known for its strong focus on "Eagle Pride," the school is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes rigorous college preparatory courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and a variety of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics to arts and academic clubs. This diverse programming is designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, East Henderson emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school prides itself on a supportive environment where faculty and staff strive to build strong relationships with students to ensure they are challenged and engaged. By integrating a commitment to tradition with a focus on preparing students for an evolving future, East Henderson High School serves as an essential hub for students in the local area to develop the skills, confidence, and community connection necessary for life after graduation.

965

Total Students

59.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Henderson High
Demographic	Student Count
White	509
Hispanic	374
Black	18
Asian	2
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	16

White
509 (52.7 %)
Hispanic
374 (38.8 %)
Two or More
45 (4.7 %)
Black
18 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
16 (1.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Henderson County Schools
Phone:	(828)697-4768
Website:	http://www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/ehh/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	965
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	542
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 9 271

Grade 10 269

Grade 11 222

Grade 12 203