Saint Stephens High
Hickory, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
C grade for 2024–25, score 68.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | B | C |
| School performance score | 65 | 70 | 68 |
| School achievement score | 63.3 | 65.1 | 63.5 |
| Reading and math | 49.4% | 59.5% | 58.3% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 56.9% | 55% | 50.4% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 83% | 84.2% | 86.2% |
| English learner progress | 10.5% | 11.8% | 26.1% |
| Math course rigor | 90.3% | 86.8% | 78.3% |
| Biology | 58.7% | 50.7% | 52.5% |
| School growth score | 72.8 | 91.5 | 88.4 |
| Growth status | Met | Exceeded | Exceeded |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
2.390 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 19.704 | 15.460 | 2.390 |
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
110.76 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 | 206.08 | 132.63 | 110.76 |
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 | 1,171 | 1,255 |
| Suspended out of school | 10.6% · 124 | 8.4% · 106 |
| Suspended in school | 5.6% · 66 | 5.0% · 63 |
| Expelled | 1.5% · 17 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Suburb, Midsize
Enrollment
1,298 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino32.9%
White47.1%
Black or African American7.6%
Asian4.9%
Two or More Races7.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370069000290
- District
- Catawba County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 1,298 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
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