Hickory Ridge High

7321 Raging Ridge Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075

www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/hickoryridgehs

1,720 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hickory Ridge High School, located in Harrisburg, North Carolina, is a prominent secondary institution within the Cabarrus County School District. Serving a growing suburban community, the school is known for its modern campus and a strong commitment to academic achievement. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and a variety of elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Hickory Ridge fosters a vibrant school culture characterized by active student involvement in athletics, the arts, and numerous extracurricular clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards for its student body, supported by a dedicated faculty and a focus on community engagement. As part of the Cabarrus County system, the school consistently strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes character development, technological proficiency, and college and career readiness.

1,720

Total Students

82.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hickory Ridge High
Demographic	Student Count
White	848
Hispanic	178
Black	433
Asian	173
Two or More	77
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
848 (49.3 %)
Black
433 (25.2 %)
Hispanic
178 (10.3 %)
Asian
173 (10.1 %)
Two or More
77 (4.5 %)
American Indian
10 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cabarrus County Schools
Phone:	(704)260-6630
Website:	http://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/hickoryridgehs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 9 449

Grade 10 444

Grade 11 402

Grade 12 425