Hickory Ridge High School

Hickory Ridge High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7321 Raging Ridge Rd,  Harrisburg, NC
Cabarrus County Schools
3.9
3.2
1,683 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Shaun Poole
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
80%
Reading Proficiency
78%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
80%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
28
AP Pass Rate
60.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
368:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
White
49.3%
Black
25.2%
Hispanic
10.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.1%
Two or more races
4.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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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.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 593 Students
North Carolina State University 469 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 449 Students
Appalachian State University 318 Students
East Carolina University 248 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 240 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 191 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 189 Students
Western Carolina University 186 Students
Wake Forest University 166 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 184 Students
Biology 145 Students
Psychology 128 Students
Computer Science 111 Students
Nursing 108 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 85 Students
Marketing 72 Students
Political Science and Government 43 Students
Pre-Law Studies 40 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 355 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/14/2024
This High school shapes the lives of 1600 students at a time. Its faculty is focused on the development of its students. Students are engaged with their friends and teachers. This Culture and community is the standard for a great learning environment.
5.0 Senior
11/5/2024
I am a senior and have spent the majority of my education in the Cabarrus County schools. Hickory Ridge High School has done a great job at preparing me for college.
4.0 Senior
10/25/2024
My overall experience was nice I think that the counselors could do more for the students and same with the administrators but overall it was a safe school and I would say it's an average school
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 19 Reviews
2.0 student
4/15/2024
This school felt like a babysitting center for teenagers. The students' behavior is often reckless and uncontrolled, assisted by careless teachers. Some teachers are great, but 1/2 aren't. I wouldn't recommend this school if you're looking for somewhere for your child to flourish academically. Fight...
5.0 parent
9/6/2023
Well organized and giving additional support after school as well to address students questions or clarifications needed.
4.0 student
8/31/2023
Quite well! Overall- with feedback given. Good public school :)
5.0 parent
9/23/2020
Very good experience here. My daughter has had an amazing learning experience here and has matured and learned coping skills. I found the Administration to be very helpful and honest. Would recommend this school. We are an African American family and while the diversity is somewhat limited (with whi...

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