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Challenger Early College High

Hickory, North Carolina · Grades 9 to 12 · Catawba County Schools

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About Challenger Early College High

Located in Hickory, North Carolina, Challenger Early College High is a public school for grades 9 through 12. Enrollment was 376 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 11.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 33.6 students per teacher. Catawba County Schools runs 28 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 21 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Catawba County.

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School facts

Address	2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Phone	(828) 485-2980
School district	Catawba County Schools
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	376
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	11.2
Students per teacher	33.6
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Catawba County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370069002753). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Grandview MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Hickory · 2.4 mi Saint Stephens ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 6Conover, NC · 2.5 mi Montessori at Sandy FordPrivate · Grades PreK to 8Newton, NC · 2.7 mi St Stephen Lutheran SchoolPrivate, Lutheran · Grades PreK to 8Hickory · 3.2 mi North Newton ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Newton, NC · 3.4 mi Webb A Murray ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 6Hickory · 3.5 mi University Christian High SchoolPrivate, Lutheran · Grades 9 to 12Hickory · 3.5 mi Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate, Baptist · Grades 3 to 11Hickory · 3.6 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Challenger Early College High serve?

Challenger Early College High serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Challenger Early College High?

Challenger Early College High reported 376 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Challenger Early College High?

About 33.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 376 students and 11.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Challenger Early College High a public or charter school?

Challenger Early College High is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Challenger Early College High in?

Challenger Early College High is part of Catawba County Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/catawba-county-schools/

Where is Challenger Early College High located?

Challenger Early College High is at 2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602. The phone number is (828) 485-2980.

How many other schools are near Challenger Early College High?

There are 21 other schools within 5 miles of Challenger Early College High in our directory.