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Saint Stephens High School

3205 34th Street Drive Ne
Hickory, NC 28601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 1,265 students in grades 9-12, Saint Stephens High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • 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

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

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Saint Stephens High School's student population of 1,265 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,265 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 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
Saint Stephens 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 Saint Stephens High School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#562 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Saint Stephens High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Saint Stephens 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.
54%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Saint Stephens 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.
54%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Saint Stephens 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
19:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Saint Stephens 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
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Saint Stephens High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
33%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Saint Stephens High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Saint Stephens High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
48%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Saint Stephens 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
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Saint Stephens 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 Saint Stephens High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Saint Stephens High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
81%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Saint Stephens 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
49%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Saint Stephens 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
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Saint Stephens 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 Saint Stephens High School's ranking?
Saint Stephens High School is ranked #562 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Saint Stephens High School often compared to?
Saint Stephens High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory High School, Fred T Foard High School, Newton-conover High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saint Stephens High School?
The graduation rate of Saint Stephens High School is 81%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Saint Stephens High School?
1,265 students attend Saint Stephens High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Saint Stephens High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saint Stephens High School?
Saint Stephens High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Saint Stephens High School offer ?
Saint Stephens High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Saint Stephens High School part of?
Saint Stephens 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: 1,265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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