How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School | Viewmont Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hickory, NC | Hickory, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 201 | 509 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.9:1 | 15.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.4% | 74.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School | Viewmont Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,070 | $12,070 |
| District | Hickory City Schools | Hickory City Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School | Viewmont Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53.2% | 28.3% |
| African American | 10.9% | 25.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.4% | 32.4% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.4% | 11.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School | Viewmont Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 201:1 | 509:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.9% | 39.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 9 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.