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Challenger Early College High School

2550 Hwy 70 Se
Hickory, NC 28602
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 352 students in grades 9-12, Challenger Early College 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 ≥95% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Challenger Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Challenger Early College High School's student population of 352 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
352 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Challenger Early College 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 Challenger Early College High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#636 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Challenger Early College High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Challenger Early College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Challenger Early College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Challenger Early College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Challenger Early College High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Challenger Early College High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
31%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Challenger Early College High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Challenger Early College High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
40%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Challenger Early College High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Challenger Early College High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Challenger Early College High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Challenger Early College High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Challenger Early College High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Challenger Early College High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Challenger Early College High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challenger Early College High School's ranking?
Challenger Early College High School is ranked #636 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Challenger Early College High School often compared to?
Challenger Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery High School, Newton-conover 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 ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Challenger Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Challenger Early College High School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Challenger Early College High School?
352 students attend Challenger Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Challenger Early College High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Challenger Early College High School?
Challenger Early College High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Challenger Early College High School offer ?
Challenger Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Challenger Early College High School part of?
Challenger Early College High School is part of Catawba County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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