How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Saint Stephens High | Snow Creek Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hickory, NC | Hickory, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,268 | 551 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.6:1 | 14.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.5% | 53.0% |
| 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 | Saint Stephens High | Snow Creek Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,509 | $12,509 |
| District | Catawba County Schools | Catawba County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Saint Stephens High | Snow Creek Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.2% | 58.8% |
| African American | 8.6% | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.9% | 21.8% |
| Asian | 4.9% | 7.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.5% | 9.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Saint Stephens High | Snow Creek Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 317:1 | 551:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 52.4% | 24.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 64 | 7 |
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.