Hickory High School

1996 Hawk Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,614 students in grades 9-12, Hickory High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,614 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in VA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hickory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Hickory High School's student population of 1,614 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,614 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
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School Rankings

Hickory High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickory High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#167 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
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74%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hickory High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
89%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
9%
18%
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Black
5%
22%
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White
77%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
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96%
89%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hickory High School's ranking?
Hickory High School is ranked #167 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hickory High School often compared to?
Hickory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grassfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hickory High School?
The graduation rate of Hickory High School is 96%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hickory High School?
1,614 students attend Hickory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Hickory High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickory High School?
Hickory High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hickory High School offer ?
Hickory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hickory High School part of?
Hickory High School is part of Chesapeake City PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,614 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 96% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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