Saint Stephens High School
School Overview
Saint Stephens 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, 55% of students are proficient in Math learning and 55% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,251 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 84 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,251 students are attending Saint Stephens High School. By gender, there are 635 and 616 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Saint Stephens High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 215 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14 | 10 | 4 |
| Asian | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| White | 181 | 94 | 87 |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 215 | 115 | 100 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 84 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Saint Stephens High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. 97.6% of teachers are certified. 94.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 84 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 82 | 97.6% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 3.6% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 3.6% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 313 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
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
Saint Stephens High School offers 23 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 176 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 275 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Saint Stephens High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 23 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 176 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 46 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 24 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 155 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 275 | |
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.