Challenger Early College High School

Challenger Early College High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2550 US Highway 70 SE,  Hickory, NC
Catawba County Schools
4.3
4.8
352 Students
A
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School Details

Head of School
Mr Fred Whalen
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
90%
Reading Proficiency
95%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
90%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
14
Full Time Teachers
14
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
24
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
185:1

Student Diversity

Female
67.3%
Male
32.7%
White
40.3%
Hispanic
31%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.9%
Two or more races
9.1%
Black
3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#56 Most Diverse Public HS in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 196 Students
Appalachian State University 135 Students
North Carolina State University 133 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 127 Students
Western Carolina University 119 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 104 Students
Lenoir-Rhyne University 79 Students
East Carolina University 74 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 61 Students
Gardner-Webb University 49 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 64 Students
Psychology 57 Students
Business 37 Students
Nursing 36 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Political Science and Government 17 Students
Chemistry 15 Students
Pre-Law Studies 14 Students
Counseling Psychology 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 140 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/6/2024
Challenger has helped me mature in my academics, social skills, and career path. I have met so many amazing people whether it be the teachers or students I have never met such a diverse community. The only downside is communication on deadlines or other events being managed.
4.0 Junior
3/20/2023
It is a great school, although it is mainly focus on academic. Students can often get too stress because of it but the students does have the school's full support
3.0 Senior
9/17/2022
There is not a lot of communication between the administration and students. That really needs to be improved.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 4 Reviews
5.0 other
9/21/2024
I am a 2017 graduate of CHS. I had a wonderful experience at this school (so much that I’m hoping my daughters will attend when they go to high school). It was challenging but worth the hard work required! During the time I was there, parents were also heavily involved in academics via student lead...
5.0 other
3/25/2016
Great school to be at if you are motivated! Earn your college degree while everyone else is trying to just get a high school degree and struggling. Many talent ed students with Asian heritage so no room to slack off here.
4.0 student
2/7/2012
I used to be a student at CECHS and graduated back in May 2010. During my time at Challenger, I encountered the likes and dislike that most students generally deal with at any school. Overall, I really enjoyed my time there and found it extremely helpful. Most of the teachers at CECHS generally do c...
5.0 parent
5/25/2011
I have never seen my son so happy for succeding so great in this school. This school really has made a huge positive impact in his life. He is finishing his 1st year with the "Highest Honor" in the school. We are really happy for his success.

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