St. Stephens Lutheran School vs. Hickory Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Stephens Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Hickory Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Advanced Degrees
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Sports offered
Overview
St. Stephens Lutheran School is accredited by Cognia as well as the National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA).
St. Stephens Lutheran School was named a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in 2003.
Hickory Christian Academy exists to support Christian families in preparing their children to reach their maximum academic potential while equipping them to love the Lord, walk in His ways, and obey His commands according to Scripture.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2024
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning differences
n/a
Year Founded
1943
1995
Students Body
Total Students
228 students
520 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
5%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
43
26
Kindergarten Students
25
44
Grade 1 Students
24
38
Grade 2 Students
24
48
Grade 3 Students
25
38
Grade 4 Students
20
39
Grade 5 Students
20
34
Grade 6 Students
21
47
Grade 7 Students
16
42
Grade 8 Students
10
32
Grade 9 Students
-
35
Grade 10 Students
-
33
Grade 11 Students
-
34
Grade 12 Students
-
30
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
41 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
95%
Average Class Size
24
20
Number of AP Classes
n/a
3
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:18
1:13
Average SAT score
n/a
1168
Average ACT score
n/a
24
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(tan or blue slacks or shorts; blue jeans accepted solid color polo shirt)
(tan or blue slacks or shorts; blue jeans accepted solid color polo shirt)
Formal
(Lands End)
(Lands End)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jun. 15 / Oct. 1
Tuition Cost
$7,450
$8,426
Tuition Notes
n/a
Variable tuition rates for individual grades.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$2,800
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
Admissions Director
Cheryl Orlowski
Angela Hunter
Admissions Associate
Debbie Anderson
Connie Peeler
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
8
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Battle of the Books, Beta Club, Choir, Intramural basketball
Art Club, Beta Club, Chess Club, Drama Club, Mock Trial, Praise Band, Spanish Club, Student Council