Henderson High

hihs.rss.k12.nc.us

71 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Henderson Independent High School (HIHS), located at 1215 North Main Street in Salisbury, North Carolina, serves as an alternative educational option within the Rowan-Salisbury School System. The school is designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional setting. By focusing on individualized instruction and smaller class sizes, Henderson Independent aims to help students overcome academic or personal challenges, remain on track for graduation, and prepare for their post-secondary goals.

The school places a strong emphasis on student success through personalized support systems and a curriculum tailored to meet diverse learning needs. As part of the broader Rowan-Salisbury district, Henderson Independent maintains a commitment to fostering a positive school climate that encourages accountability, resilience, and personal growth. Students attending the school benefit from dedicated faculty who work closely with them to navigate their unique pathways toward earning a high school diploma and developing the skills necessary for future success.

Total Students

6.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henderson High
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	7
Black	38
Two or More	11

Black
38 (53.5%)
White
15 (21.1%)
Two or More
11 (15.5%)
Hispanic
7 (9.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Phone:	(704)639-3134
Website:	http://hihs.rss.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
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 7 3

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 14

Grade 10 22

Grade 11 11

Grade 12 13