Saint Stephens High

3205 34th Street Drive NE
Hickory, NC 28601

ststephenshs.catawbaschools.net/

1,268 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

St. Stephens High School, located in Hickory, North Carolina, serves as a prominent member of the Catawba County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement for its diverse student body. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that spans core academic subjects, honors-level coursework, and various elective opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for both higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond the classroom, St. Stephens High School emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals through a robust selection of extracurricular activities. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs, which help build leadership skills and school spirit. With a focus on modern educational standards and a supportive faculty, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive environment where every student has the resources necessary to reach their full potential.

1,268

Total Students

57.4

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saint Stephens High
Demographic	Student Count
White	560
Hispanic	442
Black	109
Asian	62
Two or More	95

White
560 (44.2%)
Hispanic
442 (34.9%)
Black
109 (8.6%)
Two or More
95 (7.5%)
Asian
62 (4.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Catawba County Schools
Phone:	(828)256-9841
Website:	http://ststephenshs.catawbaschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Grade 9 351

Grade 10 308

Grade 11 307

Grade 12 267