Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School

High Supplemental Virtual Hickory, NC Grades 09–12 City: Small Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC SchoolScore™ C (62.1)
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Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
Hickory, NC 28601
High Supplemental Virtual Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ C (62.1)
201
Students
13.2
Teachers
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
(828)328-6738
Phone
http://hickorycam.hickoryschools.net/
Website

Located in Hickory, NORTH CAROLINA (ZIP 28601), Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School is a High school serving grades 09–12 in the Hickory City Schools district.

Key statistics: 201 students enrolled; a 15.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina High School Average
Enrollment
201.0
State avg: 778.0
▼ 74% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.23:1
State avg: 19.6:1
▼ 22% better
Free Lunch %
98.5%
State avg: 76.6%
▲ 29% worse
School Details
School Name
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
NCESSCH ID
370219002108
State School ID
NC-181-318
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
409 8th Avenue NE
City
Hickory
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28601
County
Catawba County
Metro Area
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
3710
State Leg. Upper
37045
State Leg. Lower
37096
Latitude
35.7434
Longitude
-81.3313
Grades Offered
9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
201
Total Students
👩‍🏫
13.2
Teachers FTE
📐
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
13.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)13.2
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 198 98.5%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Hickory City Schools
LEAID
3702190
State LEA ID
NC-181
Phone
(828)322-2855
Website
http://www.hickoryschools.net
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Hickory
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$48,988K
Federal Revenue
$9,676K
State Revenue
$28,748K
Local Revenue
$10,564K
Total Expenditure
$48,173K
Instruction Exp.
$28,874K
Support Services
$13,971K
Other Current Exp.
$2,367K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School

1
Hickory High
Hickory · High
0.4 mi
2
Viewmont Elementary
Hickory · Elementary
0.8 mi
3
Oakwood Elementary
Hickory · Elementary
0.8 mi
4
Northview Middle
Hickory · Middle
1.7 mi
5
Longview Elementary
Hickory · Elementary
2.1 mi
6
W M Jenkins Elementary
Hickory · Elementary
2.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School?
201 students are enrolled at Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School have?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School has 13.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School serve?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School serves grades 09 through 12.
Is Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School a charter school?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School located in?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School is located in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School belong to?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School is part of the Hickory City Schools school district.
How much does Hickory City Schools spend per student?
The Hickory City Schools district spends approximately $239,666,667 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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