Challenger Early College High School
School Overview
Challenger Early College High School is a public school located in Hickory, North Carolina. It is a school in Catawba County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, about 82% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 82% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 411 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 24 to 1 where a total of 17 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 411 students are attending Challenger Early College High School. By gender, there are 150 and 261 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Challenger Early College High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 140 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Asian | 15 | 6 | 9 |
| Black | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| White | 103 | 46 | 57 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 140 | 59 | 81 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 17 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Challenger Early College High School and the students to teacher ratio is 24 to 1. 94.1% of teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 17 | Students per teacher: 24 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 16 | 94.1% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 5.9% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 206 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 41,473 Households |
| Population | 105,376 |
| Male | 52,057 |
| Female | 54,180 |
| Child Population | 30,367 |
| Total Housing Units | 45,941 Units |
| Average House Value | $145,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $758 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.10% |
| Average Household Income | $55,133 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.90% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Challenger Early College High School offers 1 advanced placement (AP) program. Total 1 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 110 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Challenger Early College High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 1 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 1 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 1 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 110 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Catawba County Schools
In Catawba County Schools, 28 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in HICKORY, North Carolina
6 private schools are serving students in HICKORY, North Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.