Serving 232 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 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School's student population of 232 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#681 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
25%
21%
Black
13%
25%
White
50%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School?
232 students attend Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% 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 11:1, which is lower than 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 School District.
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