Hickory High School

Hickory High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1996 Hawk Blvd,  Chesapeake, VA
Pleasant Grove West Neighborhood
Chesapeake Public Schools
3.8
2.9
1,614 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Alfredia C. Turner
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
74%
Reading Proficiency
89%
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Reading Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
74%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
110
Full Time Teachers
110
Teachers in First or Second Year
1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
590
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
83.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
8
Equity
9
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
227:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
White
75.5%
Hispanic
9.8%
Two or more races
7.3%
Black
4.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
James Madison University 400 Students
Old Dominion University 368 Students
Virginia Tech 318 Students
University of Virginia 265 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 238 Students
William & Mary 217 Students
George Mason University 185 Students
Christopher Newport University 142 Students
Tidewater Community College 136 Students
Longwood University 127 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 159 Students
Business 117 Students
Psychology 99 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 85 Students
Nursing 84 Students
Computer Science 47 Students
Engineering 47 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 38 Students
Criminology 37 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 470 Reviews
3.0 Alum
1/28/2025
Hickory High School had some lovely teachers, however, the school has a very severe bullying issue towards marginalized students. Staff are occasionally helpful, but typically not.
5.0 Senior
1/23/2025
Hickory High School has fostered many academic opportunities, friendships, and career interests within me.
4.0 Senior
11/28/2024
Great school academically and safety wise. Most teachers I have had are great and there are barely any fights or dangerous situations. Sports are good as well. Great atmosphere at football games and good school spirit. Though If you're looking for diversity, this is not the school for you. It is located in a fringe-rural area so not very culturally diverse.
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2.9 21 Reviews
1.0 student
5/30/2025
Overall, I would say that my experience at Hickory High School has been very poor. I feel that this is mostly due to the faculty and administration. Every year, they crack down harder and harder on simple things, such as phones in the hallway, but ignore larger issues, such as teachers treating stud...
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2.0 student
1/7/2025
The administration cares very little about students as a whole but there are a specific few groups that they like. The specific groups of students often get away with vaping in the school and being blatantly racist to peers. The administration also cares very little about the quality of their school...
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1.0 parent
2/9/2024
This school is the closest thing to a dictatorship you will be able to find in the United States. From what my son describes the school is essentially a prison with no culturural diversity, the student body is extremely racist and hateful to minority races, and it has become so normalized in this sc...
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5.0 student
11/29/2023
Its really fun to hang out with my friends
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Hickory High School

Hickory High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chesapeake, VA and is served by the Chesapeake Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,614 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 74% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 89% are proficient in reading. Hickory High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $599,797. Discover additional schools in the area, like Great Bridge High, Hickory Ridge Academy, Great Hope Baptist School, and more. Learn more about what Chesapeake has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hickory High School.

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