Henderson Collegiate

Charter School 1,320 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Henderson Collegiate is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school located in Henderson, North Carolina. Serving students from kindergarten through high school, the school is built on the mission of closing the achievement gap by preparing students for success in college and beyond. The institution is known for its rigorous academic culture, a strong emphasis on character development, and a "college-prep-from-day-one" philosophy that sets high expectations for every student, regardless of their background.

Central to the school's identity is its focus on community and long-term mentorship. By utilizing a data-driven approach to instruction and fostering a supportive, family-like environment, Henderson Collegiate aims to equip students with both the academic skills and the personal resilience necessary to thrive in competitive collegiate settings. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to serving the Vance County community and its consistent track record of helping first-generation college-bound students navigate the path to higher education.

1,320

Total Students

80.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henderson Collegiate
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	338
Black	825
Asian	31
Two or More	58
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
825 (62.5 %)
Hispanic
338 (25.6 %)
White
65 (4.9 %)
Two or More
58 (4.4 %)
Asian
31 (2.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Henderson Collegiate
Phone:	(252)598-1038
Website:	http://hendersoncollegiate.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,302
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

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 97

Grade 6 106

Grade 7 104

Grade 8 105

Grade 9 106

Grade 10 100