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Henderson International School

1165 Sandy Ridge Avenue, Henderson, NV, 89052-0890 -

School Notes Overview:

At Henderson International School, we believe that every child has the potential to be a Leader, Educator, Community-Builder, Entrepreneur, and Steward of the Earth. Beginning in pre school and continuing all the way through high school, every aspect of The Henderson International School experience is designed to inspire each child to explore the full extent of his or her abilities. Using a whole-child approach, we offer a challenging college-preparatory academic curriculum and a growing array of athletic programs, travel opportunities, and club activities....

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School Overview:

	Henderson International School
School Membership(s)	National Independent Private Schools Association
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1932
County	Clark County, NV
Student Body
Total Students	1014 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NV) School Avg.
% Students of Color	25%	27%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 243 students
	Kind - 140 students
	Grade 1 - 96 students
	Grade 2 - 77 students
	Grade 3 - 73 students
	Grade 4 - 65 students
	Grade 5 - 80 students
	Grade 6 - 54 students
	Grade 7 - 47 students
	Grade 8 - 46 students
	Grade 9 - 26 students
	Grade 10 - 25 students
	Grade 11 - 22 students
	Grade 12 - 20 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	85 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	50%
Average Class Size	18
Number of AP Courses	15
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(NV) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:14	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid	40%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$5,000
Acceptance Rate	100%
Head of School	Mr. Brian Siegel
Admissions Director	Amy Hall
Admissions Associate	Jolene Pruyt - Sunridge Campus
Sport
Total Sports Offered	9
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cheering	Cross Country
	Football	Golf
	Softball	Tennis
	Volley Ball

School Notes:

The Henderson International School programs challenge students to explore their full potential as Leaders, Educators, Community Builders, and Stewards of the Earth. Beginning in Pre-Kindergarten all the way through 12th Grade, our child-centered curriculum is designed to be an exciting educational journey filled with discovery, friendship, and joy. Our diverse learning community asks each member to help us create a school culture that inspires confidence, creativity, understanding, health, self-discipline, and a genuine respect for others. Small class sizes, highly-qualified educators, and plenty of individual attention provide students with a secure and nurturing environment that gives every child the best chance to succeed in college and in life.
Success for students Our student-centric approach ensures that Henderson School students enjoy unprecedented opportunities both in and beyond the classroom. Extraordinary extracurricular activities and academic opportunities complement each other and support the development of well-rounded children who are prepared to attend the world's finest universities and compete in today's global economy.
Profile last updated: 09/02/2009

In the News:

It’s official: Cory Joseph will visit UNLV (Las Vegas Sun)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 08:30:58 pm
Findlay College Prep senior Cory Joseph will take his fifth and final official recruiting visit to UNLV, Pilots coach Mike Peck confirmed.
Findlay Prep thumps Impact Academy, 121-79 (Las Vegas Sun)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 03:46:08 am
With star guard Cory Joseph in foul trouble for most of the first half, Findlay College Prep’s 14-point lead dwindled to 13 against Impact Academy with about four minutes to intermission. Pilots coach Mike Peck called a timeout, had some pointed words for his players. They heard them, loud and clear, and closed out the half with an 8-2 run.
Findlay flies away in 137-95 season-opening victory (Las Vegas Sun)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 07:01:04 am
It’s a new Findlay College Prep basketball team, which made coach Mike Peck a little nervous Friday night. The results, however, were more of the same as the ESPN defending national-champion Pilots blasted National College Prep, 137-95, in their season opener at the Henderson International School.
Findlay Prep begins defending its national crown (Las Vegas Sun)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 10:16:11 am
The nail of Findlay College Prep basketball coach Mike Peck’s left index finger is in fine shape, as if he just had a manicure. It’s ready for its close-up. Tonight, that might change when the Pilots begin defending their ESPN High School Invitational national championship in their season opener against National College Prep of California.
Thompson to Texas; Joseph to visit UNLV? (Las Vegas Sun)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 01:45:58 am
While another teammate signed with Texas today, Findlay College Prep point guard Cory Joseph could be leaning toward taking his final official visit to UNLV.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (89052)	School Zip (89052)	(NV) State Average
Population (Approximate)	14,689 people	1,993,486 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	43%	24%
Population Average Age	35 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$70,089	$45,022
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6 rooms	4.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	10 years old	25 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	74% / 26%	56% / 44%