Saint Stephens High

3205 34th Street Drive NE
Hickory, NC 28601

www.catawbaschools.net/schools/StStephensHigh/default.aspx

1,265 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

St. Stephens High School, located in Hickory, North Carolina, serves as a prominent member of the Catawba County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement for its diverse student body. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that spans core academic subjects, honors-level coursework, and various elective opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for both higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond the classroom, St. Stephens High School emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals through a robust selection of extracurricular activities. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs, which help build leadership skills and school spirit. With a focus on modern educational standards and a supportive faculty, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive environment where every student has the resources necessary to reach their full potential.

1,265

Total Students

68.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saint Stephens High
Demographic	Student Count
White	613
Hispanic	419
Black	82
Asian	53
Two or More	95
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
613 (48.5 %)
Hispanic
419 (33.1 %)
Two or More
95 (7.5 %)
Black
82 (6.5 %)
Asian
53 (4.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Catawba County Schools
Phone:	(828)256-9841
Website:	http://www.catawbaschools.net/schools/StStephensHigh/default.aspx
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Grade 9 380

Grade 10 325

Grade 11 298

Grade 12 247