Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
Hickory, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
B grade for 2024–25, score 72.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | B | B | B |
| School performance score | 78 | 74 | 72 |
| School achievement score | 77.6 | 75.2 | 71.6 |
| Reading and math | 76.5% | 63.9% | 55.3% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 56.4% | 72.1% | 78.3% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | Above 95% | Above 95% | 90.4% |
| Math course rigor | Above 95% | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| Biology | 59.6% | 64.4% | 47.4% |
| School growth score | 80.5 | 68 | 75 |
| Growth status | Met | NotMet | Met |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
5.291 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 0.000 | 0.000 | 5.291 |
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
52.91 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 | 90.13 | 18.18 | 52.91 |
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 | 199 | 231 |
| Suspended out of school | 2.5% · 5 | 1.3% · 3 |
| Suspended in school | 2.0% · 4 | 1.3% · 3 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
City, Small
Enrollment
232 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino24.6%
White49.6%
Black or African American13.4%
Asian3.0%
Two or More Races9.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370219002108
- District
- Hickory City Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- Supplemental virtual
- Enrollment
- 232 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.6
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