Serving 188 students in grades 6-12, Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School's student population of 188 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#552 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
12%
25%
White
51%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School's ranking?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School is ranked #552 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School often compared to?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fred T Foard High School, Bunker Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School?
188 students attend Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School offer ?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School part of?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School is part of Hickory City Schools School District.
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