Hickory High
Hickory, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
C grade for 2024–25, score 59.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | C | C |
| School performance score | 64 | 64 | 59 |
| School achievement score | 64.7 | 64 | 56.5 |
| Reading and math | 51.4% | 59.8% | 46% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 48.2% | 38.8% | 39.7% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 85.6% | 83.1% | 89.5% |
| English learner progress | Below 5% | Not reported | 8.8% |
| Math course rigor | 91.6% | 92.2% | 94.1% |
| Biology | 70.2% | 43.7% | 24.4% |
| School growth score | 59.6 | 63.8 | 69.9 |
| Growth status | NotMet | NotMet | NotMet |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
5.025 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 9.317 | 16.427 | 5.025 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
73.37 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 190.48 | 171.46 | 73.37 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 1,004 | 997 |
| Suspended out of school | 13.4% · 135 | 11.7% · 117 |
| Suspended in school | 15.3% · 154 | 18.4% · 183 |
| Expelled | 0.1% · 1 | 0.1% · 1 |
School Profile
Location
City, Small
Enrollment
1,034 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino31.8%
White32.8%
Black or African American19.6%
Asian4.4%
Two or More Races11.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.3%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370219000943
- District
- Hickory City Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- Supplemental virtual
- Enrollment
- 1,034 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57.5
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24