Bunker Hill High School

4675 Oxford School Road
Claremont, NC 28610

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Rating

Top 30%

Tel: (828) 241-3355

www.catawbaschools.net

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Bunker Hill High School serves 847 students in grades 9-12.

Bunker Hill High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 847 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bunker Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Bunker Hill High School's student population of 847 students has declined by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

847 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

49 teachers

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School Rankings

Bunker Hill High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Bunker Hill High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NC)

Overall Testing Rank

#614 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

42%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

61%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

13%

Hispanic

17%

19%

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Black

25%

White

59%

46%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.61

0.69

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Graduation Rate

87%

86%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

31%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bunker Hill High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Catawba County Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bunker Hill High School's ranking?

Bunker Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for: Most improved public schools (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).

What is the graduation rate of Bunker Hill High School?

The graduation rate of Bunker Hill High School is 87%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.

How many students attend Bunker Hill High School?

847 students attend Bunker Hill High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Bunker Hill High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bunker Hill High School?

Bunker Hill High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.

What grades does Bunker Hill High School offer ?

Bunker Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Bunker Hill High School part of?

Bunker Hill High School is part of Catawba County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 847 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education