Hickory High

hickoryhigh.hickoryschools.net/

1,014 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hickory High School, located at 1234 3rd Street NE in Hickory, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Hickory Public Schools district. As a comprehensive high school, it is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement for its diverse student body. The school offers a robust curriculum that includes advanced placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and a variety of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics to arts and academic clubs, aimed at preparing students for life after graduation.

The school prides itself on a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement and the development of well-rounded individuals. By leveraging modern educational resources and maintaining a strong connection to the local Hickory community, Hickory High School strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a global society. Through its commitment to high standards and inclusive educational practices, the school continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of its students and the broader Catawba County area.

1,014

Total Students

59.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hickory High
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	316
Black	213
Asian	40
Two or More	103
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
339 (33.4 %)
Hispanic
316 (31.2 %)
Black
213 (21.0 %)
Two or More
103 (10.2 %)
Asian
40 (3.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
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:	Hickory City Schools
Phone:	(828)322-5860
Website:	http://hickoryhigh.hickoryschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,014
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,021
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 35

Grade 9 290

Grade 10 247

Grade 11 244

Grade 12 198