Charles Henderson High School

Charles Henderson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
150 N George Wallace Dr,  Troy, AL
Troy City Schools
3.7
4.3
525 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Kathy Lynn Murphy
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
850
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
850
Math
400
Verbal
460
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
9.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
60.1%
State Average
27.8%
Science
46.8%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
503:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Black
60.8%
White
30.7%
Hispanic
3.9%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Troy University 223 Students
Auburn University 129 Students
The University of Alabama 128 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 87 Students
University of South Alabama 78 Students
Alabama State University 55 Students
Alabama A&M University 42 Students
Tuskegee University 41 Students
Jacksonville State University 38 Students
Auburn University at Montgomery 38 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 62 Students
Business 39 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Physical Therapy 16 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 15 Students
Engineering 14 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 14 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Elementary Education 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 79 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
3/20/2025
Charles Henderson high school has a good way of preparing us for college and there is great school spirit among everyone who enters our campus.
5.0 Senior
9/1/2023
Charles Henderson is a good school overall. The system goes through kindergarten through twelfth grade, which allows students to learn new things, grow in their own personal love of learning, and sprout into their own person.
4.0 Alum
11/12/2020
Charles Henderson was a great school but they should provide buses for the students who's parent are less fortunate.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/17/2013
I's a nice school. Dr English and his fellow faculty are very devoted to students. I'm happy my son find his schoolhood here fantacitic.
5.0 other
10/20/2012
This is the best school in the state the principal dr. English is a fair to all kids he treats the football players and band kids all the same if the football team gets free breakfast then the band gets a free breakfast. The sports are amazing. Volleyball just won area, marching band just made all s...
1.0 parent
2/3/2012
If you want to take a step backwards, enroll your kids at CHHS. Classroom teaching is mediocre at best, and everything is about who kids' parents are, not what the kid can do. The new superintendent is an old health/p.e. coach with a mentality to match his background. The principal is no better. But...
5.0 student
9/15/2008

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Charles Henderson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Troy, AL and is served by the Troy City Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 525 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Charles Henderson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 850 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Troy-Pike Regional Center for Technology, Troy-Pike Center For Tech, Pike Co Alt Learning Center, and more. Learn more about what Troy has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Charles Henderson High School.

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