2013 Academic Indicators
- National Rank
- #1,669
- College Readiness Index
- 22.0
- Algebra Proficiency
- 2.9
- English Proficiency
- 3.0
- Student/Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- 09–12 Grades
- 1,239 Students
- 72 Teachers
Saint Stephens High
3205 34TH ST DR NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Phone: (828) 256-9841
District: Catawba County Schools
Overview
Saint Stephens High is ranked 25th within North Carolina. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Saint Stephens High is 30 percent. The student body makeup is 50 percent male and 50 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 34 percent. Saint Stephens High is 1 of 7 high schools in the Catawba County Schools.
Rankings / Awards
This details how this school compares to others based on U.S. News ranking criteria.
| Medal Awarded | Silver |
| National Rank | |
| #1669 | |
| State Rank | |
| #25 | |
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Students / Teachers
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
| Total Enrollment | 1,239 |
| Total Minority Enrollment (% of total) | 34% |
| Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total) | 41% |
| Full-Time Teachers | 72 |
Test Scores
U.S. News calculates these values based on student performance on state exit exams and internationally available exams on college-level course work (AP®/IB exams).
| Proficient in English | 79% |
| Proficient in Algebra | 73% |
| College Readiness Index | 22.0 |
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
| Grades Served | 09 – 12 |
| Setting | Mid-size Suburb |
| Charter School | No |
| Magnet School | No |
| Receives Title I Funding | Yes |
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
| Total Schools | 7 |
| Total Students | 5,414 |
| Proficient in English (district average) | 80% |
| Proficient in Algebra (district average) | 70% |
| College Readiness (district average) | 16.5 |
Data is based on the 2010-2011 school year.
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International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.


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