Hickory Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Hickory, NC
3260 6th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Christian school in Hickory
- The largest Christian school in Hickory
- 95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 73% of Christian schools in North Carolina
- Growing: enrollment up 39% since 2011–12
Hickory Christian Academy is a Christian private school in Hickory, North Carolina, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 529 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of Christian schools in North Carolina. Enrollment has grown about 39% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 95% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 529
- Teachers
- 70 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 273 girls, 256 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 95% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 73% of Christian schools in North Carolina (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 87% of Christian schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 218 Christian schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Classical Christian Schools
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Hickory Christian Academy whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Hickory Christian Academy
What grades does Hickory Christian Academy serve?
Hickory Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Hickory Christian Academy?
About 529 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Hickory Christian Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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