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$223K - $225K Price Range
Saint Stephens High School
Public Pre-K, High School
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Grade 9-12
3205 34th Street Dr NE,
Hickory, NC
Catawba County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr Scottie Houston
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
83%
Niche Grade
B
B
B
B
B-
B
B-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.5
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Reading Proficiency
57%
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Math Proficiency
57%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
67
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Full Time Teachers
67
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Teachers in First or Second Year
5.9%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1170
Math
590
Verbal
590
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Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
24
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Number of AP Courses
14
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AP Pass Rate
58.8%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
290:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.4%
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Female
48.6%
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White
44.8%
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Hispanic
34.5%
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Black
8.1%
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Two or more races
7.5%
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Asian
5.1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Appalachian State University
224 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
206 Students
North Carolina State University
177 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
152 Students
Western Carolina University
146 Students
Catawba Valley Community College
117 Students
Lenoir-Rhyne University
111 Students
East Carolina University
92 Students
Wake Forest University
81 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
80 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
58 Students
Biology
52 Students
Business
51 Students
Psychology
40 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
29 Students
Computer Science
25 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
25 Students
Political Science and Government
19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
18 Students
Accounting
18 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/29/2025
St Stephens High School has been a great school for the past four years. I have made so many friends and memories that I will remember in years to come. The teachers and administrators push you to become a better student. The only thing I would change is the food. Need more of it. The portion size is too small for growing teenagers.
5/4/2024
Athletics were always very fun to attend. I do think that security should improve due to this generation not knowing what can happen.
6/28/2023
Saint Stephens High school is a great school with a predominantly High significant focus on athletics this is show by their consistently competitive sports teams. In the academic department while there is nothing exceptional but not lackluster it's best described as adequate.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/30/2022
Saint Stephens High School is an amazing school. Everyone in the school is very nice and respectful of the other people around them. There is something there for every student to get involved in.
12/3/2017
When we moved back east this school did not prepare my child at all. He was so far behind he dropped out of school and got his GED. And the receptionist scared the daylights out of my youngest with all that makeup and big hair he was affraid to be in the same room as she was. Not very friendly eithe...
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Map
Attendance Zone
Average Home Value
$292,500
% Renters
28%
Average Household Income
$62,490
% of College Grads
21.5%
Median Age
39
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Realty Executives of Hickory
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$479,900
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,838 Sq Ft
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Beautifully designed 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home situated on a spacious 0.41-acre lot, offering privacy, space, and modern living! This thoughtfully laid-out home features an open-concept floor plan with a bright and expansive living area that flows seamlessly into the kitchen—perfect for both everyday...
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Showcase Realty LLC
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- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,427 Sq Ft
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- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,748 Sq Ft
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- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,781 Sq Ft
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Hannah Fox
The Pinnacle Property Group NC
(828) 662-8784
$195,000
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
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This cute 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home sits on a quiet street just a few blocks off Springs Rd. The yard is fully fenced, making it a good fit for pets or kids. Inside, you'll find refinished hardwood floors throughout and freshly painted. Located in the St. Stephens school district.
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- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
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Realty Executives of Hickory
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$1,000 - $1,650 per month
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- 1-2 Baths
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- Hickory, NC
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- 2 Baths
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- Hickory, NC
$1,199 - $1,399 per month
- Huntington Park Apartments
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- Hickory, NC
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- 1.5 Baths
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- 2 Baths
- 977+ Sq Ft
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- Hickory, NC
$1,500 per month
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1939 Willow Ridge St
- Conover, NC
Spacious 3 Bedroom, 2 bath house with kitchen appliances central heat and air and brand new flooring. This rental home features a single-car garage, large yard and 1 storage building in the backyard. Tenant is responsible for all utilities and maintaining the yard. Sorry, no pets allowed.
Donna Thornburg Thornburg & Associates, Inc.
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- K to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Stanford Park
Optimist Dog Park
Hines Park
Henry Fork River Park
Majestic Park
Waterford Dog Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Highland
Remodeled homes a stroll away from Downtown Hickory and a university
Claremont
Historic homes within walking distance of restaurants, boutiques and a hospital
Kenworth
Historic homes at low prices near the interstate, a modern park and downtown
Downtown Hickory
Small-town living within walking distance of shops and events
Oakwood-Hillcrest
Beautifully preserved homes on larger parcels within walking distance of downtown
Ridgeview
Comparatively inexpensive homes near highways and Hickory’s beating heart
Saint Stephens High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hickory, NC, in the Saint Stephens neighborhood, and is served by the Catawba County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,298 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Saint Stephens High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $292,500. Discover additional schools in the area, like Christian Family Academy, Tabernacle Christian School, Hickory Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Hickory has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Saint Stephens High School.