Catawba Valley High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 6-12 | Hickory City Schools
Catawba Valley High School is located in Hickory, NC and is one of 10 schools in Hickory City Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 117 students in grades 6-12.
Catawba Valley High School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Catawba Valley High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Catawba Valley High School had 8 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Catawba Valley High School's students and teachers. more
Catawba Valley High School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Catawba Valley High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Catawba Valley High School had 8 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Catawba Valley High School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
409 8th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 328-6738
Schools Nearby
Legend:public schoolsprivate schools
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory High School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Frye School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Northview Middle School 1.7 miles |  |
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| Tabernacle Christian School 2.2 miles | n/a | |
| St Stephen Lutheran School 2.5 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 117
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Catawba Valley High School had 79% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. North Carolina had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
44%
Black
38%
Hispanic
14%
Two or More Races
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hickory City Schools District Spending
$8,495Per Pupil
The Hickory City Schools spends $8,495 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 29% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Hickory City Schools District
8:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Catawba Valley High School had 8 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the EOC
What is it?
The End-of-Course (EOC) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 9 through 12 are assessed in Algebra I, English I, Biology, Civics and Economics, U.S.History, Algebra II, and Geometry.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for students to score at or above level 3, the proficient level, on the tests. EOC scores are included on students' transcripts and they count toward at least 25% of a student's final grad
About the EOG
What is it?
The End-of-Grades (EOG) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for students to score at or above level 3, the proficient level. Students who do not score at the proficient level are eligible for remedial help, may retake the exam and may not be promot
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For North Carolina, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2012 EOG Results and EOC Results for all subjects tested.
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