Serving 201 students in grades 9-12, 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Hickory, NC, encompassing approximately 27.2 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of about 3.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.1 miles to the furthest edge.
- 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
School Overview
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School's student population of 201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
201 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Hickory Career and Arts Magnet School will pursue excellence in teaching and applied learning by providing engaging, innovative, and unique opportunities for all students by promoting technology and community partnerships.
School Rankings
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 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 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#681 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
3%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #681 out of 2,617 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% 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 86.5%.
How many students attend Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School?
201 students attend Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School offer ?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School part of?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School is part of Hickory City Schools.
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