- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hickory, NC
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
Federal NCES profile for Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370219002108
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Hickory · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Hickory, NC.
School address
District: Hickory City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370219002108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 370219002108 · Hickory, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 9.6:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Hickory High (1,024 students)
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hickory High
Hickory High
1,024 students
- Viewmont Eleme
Viewmont Elementary
509 students
- Northview Midd
Northview Middle
481 students
- Grandview Midd 347
Grandview Middle
347 students
- Oakwood Elemen 336
Oakwood Elementary
336 students
- This school 201
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
201 students
What this shows Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School compares
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 39% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▼ 21% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 5% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,662
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hickory City Schools reports $11,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Viewmont Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandview Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Hickory
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
How many students attend Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School has 201 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hickory, NC. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School is 9.6:1, which is 39% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School?
52.4% of students at Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School?
The largest demographic group at Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Hickory, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School?
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School rank among high schools in Hickory?
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Hickory, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hickory on the city page.
What other schools are in Hickory City Schools?
Besides Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School, Hickory City Schools also operates Hickory High (1,024 students), Viewmont Elementary (509 students), and Northview Middle (481 students). See the Hickory City Schools district page for the complete list.