At a glance
Reported students
201
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School: 201 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
15.2:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 199
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.3:1
What the reported data says about Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hickory. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Hickory City Schools. NCES reports 201 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, below the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.4%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.2%
- Hispanic22.4%
- Black10.9%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hickory City Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hickory High
High · Grades 09–12
1,024 reported students
Longview Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
269 reported students
W M Jenkins Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
276 reported students
Southwest Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
292 reported students
Oakwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
336 reported students
Grandview Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
347 reported students
Public schools near Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory High High · Hickory City Schools | 09–12 | 1,024 | 0.4 mi |
| Challenger Early College High High · Catawba County Schools | 09–12 | 376 | 3.9 mi |
| Saint Stephens High High · Catawba County Schools | 09–12 | 1,268 | 4 mi |
| Newton-Conover High High · Newton Conover City Schools | 09–12 | 724 | 7.5 mi |
| Discovery High School High · Newton Conover City Schools | 09–12 | 146 | 7.5 mi |
| East Burke High High · Burke County Schools | 09–12 | 874 | 8.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
What grades does Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School serve?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Hickory City Schools.
How many students attend Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School reported 201 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 199 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 201 students and 13.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hickory City Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School in?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School is part of Hickory City Schools, based in Hickory, NC, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hickory High (0.4 mi), Challenger Early College High (3.9 mi), Saint Stephens High (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.