Hickory High

Public 9-12

 1996 Hawk Blvd
       Chesapeake, VA  23322


(757) 421-4295

District: Chesapeake City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
9th of 326 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,367 Help


Feeder schools for Hickory High:

Elementary:    Butts Road Intermediate
    Butts Road Primary
    Hickory Elementary
    Southeastern Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  1,581

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.5%
Hispanic:
9.8%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.2% Help


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Compare Details Hickory High ranks better than 97.2% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked high schools in the Chesapeake City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Hickory High has the smallest high school student body size in the Chesapeake City Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (75.5%), Hispanic (9.8%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Chesapeake City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hickory High is 14.7. 3 high schools in the Chesapeake City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hickory High is $10,367, which is the 2nd highest among 7 high schools in the Chesapeake City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hickory High:

SchoolDigger ranks Hickory High 9th of 326 Virginia public high schools. (See Hickory High in the ranking list.)

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Chesapeake City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesapeake City Public Schools 28th of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hickory High

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Rank History for all students at Hickory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 65.93 49th 308 84.1%
2006 71.17 29th 314 90.8%
2007 72.01 31st 313 90.1%
2008 74.13 23rd 316 92.7%
2009 69.10 37th 313 88.2%
2010 74.74 25th 317 92.1%
2011 70.21 48th 320 85.0%
2012 73.51 28th 321 91.3%
2013 80.96 12th 321 96.3%
2014 79.58 14th 322 95.7%
2015 80.45 7th 322 97.8%
2016 80.13 8th 321 97.5%
2017 81.60 5th 324 98.5%
2018 82.43 5th 326 98.5%
2019 81.37 7th 327 97.9%
2021 76.72 13th 327 96.0%
2022 78.57 16th 325 95.1%
2023 82.99 9th 326 97.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hickory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.14 2nd 193 99.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Hickory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.55 13th 320 95.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hickory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.21 11th 249 95.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Hickory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.67 10th 92 89.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Hickory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.37 12th 321 96.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hickory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.95 67th 120 44.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Hickory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.68 4th 240 98.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hickory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.85 8th 232 96.6%
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Rank History for White students at Hickory High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.90 52nd 315 83.5%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a student
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Open Quote I absolutely love Hickory. The curriculum is challenging and they give out way too much homework but they teach really good. Even as a student I highly recommend it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hickory High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 1371 120 20 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1520
1998 1641 157 21 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1828
1999 1718 169 19 16 1 n/a n/a 0 1923
2000 1813 178 21 16 1 n/a n/a -4 2025
2001 1893 177 27 23 1 n/a n/a 0 2121
2002 2018 170 35 31 4 n/a n/a 2 2260
2003 2018 170 35 31 4 n/a n/a 2 2260
2004 2138 160 36 29 6 n/a n/a 2 2371
2005 2222 145 57 41 11 n/a n/a 2 2478
2006 2277 193 66 40 15 n/a n/a 11 2602
2007 2226 199 75 44 16 n/a n/a 11 2571
2008 1837 167 62 55 13 n/a n/a 19 2153
2009 1720 162 54 54 13 n/a n/a 21 2024
2010 1635 142 56 54 11 n/a n/a 22 1920
2011 1580 131 55 61 9 7 79 0 1922
2012 1533 104 48 74 8 8 91 0 1866
2013 1487 104 40 88 7 5 88 0 1819
2014 1461 94 32 105 8 6 84 0 1790
2015 1436 89 41 108 5 4 83 0 1766
2016 1408 100 41 109 6 3 80 0 1747
2017 1351 117 38 114 5 2 85 0 1712
2018 1407 120 36 132 3 0 92 0 1790
2019 1351 117 34 132 2 0 99 0 1735
2020 1314 97 32 132 2 0 109 0 1686
2021 1291 76 37 146 4 1 110 0 1665
2022 1242 79 32 146 4 1 110 0 1614
2023 1194 69 40 155 7 1 115 0 1581

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hickory High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 1520 n/a 0.0 3.2
1998 1828 n/a 0.0 3.8
1999 1923 103.0 18.7 4.9
2000 2025 n/a 0.0 5.7
2001 2121 131.6 16.1 4.1
2002 2260 136.0 16.6 3.7
2003 2260 136.0 16.6 3.7
2004 2371 142.0 16.7 3.9
2005 2478 141.0 17.6 4
2006 2602 147.0 17.7 3.8
2007 2571 149.5 17.2 4.5
2008 2153 109.6 19.6 3.6
2009 2024 107.7 18.8 3.8
2010 1920 104.9 18.2 5
2011 1922 102.5 18.7 6
2012 1866 119.8 15.5 4.2
2013 1819 116.5 15.6 4.3
2014 1790 109.9 16.2 5.6
2015 1766 110.0 16.0 5.6
2016 1747 103.0 16.9 5.7
2017 1712 106.1 16.1 7.1
2018 1790 104.4 17.1 9.1
2019 1735 105.5 16.4 8.9
2020 1686 107.9 15.6 7.9
2021 1665 107.9 15.4 n/a
2022 1614 110.9 14.5 8.3
2023 1581 107.5 14.7 11.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hickory High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 1520 n/a 0.0 3.2
1998 1828 n/a 0.0 3.8
1999 1923 103.0 18.7 4.9
2000 2025 n/a 0.0 5.7
2001 2121 131.6 16.1 4.1
2002 2260 136.0 16.6 3.7
2003 2260 136.0 16.6 3.7
2004 2371 142.0 16.7 3.9
2005 2478 141.0 17.6 4
2006 2602 147.0 17.7 3.8
2007 2571 149.5 17.2 4.5
2008 2153 109.6 19.6 3.6
2009 2024 107.7 18.8 3.8
2010 1920 104.9 18.2 5
2011 1922 102.5 18.7 6
2012 1866 119.8 15.5 4.2
2013 1819 116.5 15.6 4.3
2014 1790 109.9 16.2 5.6
2015 1766 110.0 16.0 5.6
2016 1747 103.0 16.9 5.7
2017 1712 106.1 16.1 7.1
2018 1790 104.4 17.1 9.1
2019 1735 105.5 16.4 8.9
2020 1686 107.9 15.6 7.9
2021 1665 107.9 15.4 n/a
2022 1614 110.9 14.5 8.3
2023 1581 107.5 14.7 11.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hickory High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $140 (1.5%) $9,324 (98.5%) $9,464
2020 $126 (1.4%) $8,594 (98.6%) $8,720
2021 $276 (2.7%) $10,090 (97.3%) $10,367

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hickory High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 7th of 327 High schoolsRanks 9th of 326 High schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Hickory High)9488
 6%
   End of Course Writing (Chesapeake City Public Schools)8778
 9%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Hickory High)9890
 8%
   End of Course Geometry (Chesapeake City Public Schools)9288
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Hickory High)9592
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Chesapeake City Public Schools)9187
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Hickory High)9699
 3%
   End of Course Algebra II (Chesapeake City Public Schools)9694
 2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Hickory High)9770
 27%
   End of Course Chemistry (Chesapeake City Public Schools)9075
 15%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Hickory High)9690
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Chesapeake City Public Schools)8875
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Hickory High)9691
 5%
   End of Course Earth Science (Chesapeake City Public Schools)8683
 3%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Hickory High)9492
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Chesapeake City Public Schools)9088
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Hickory High)8877
 11%
   End of Course VA and US History (Chesapeake City Public Schools)7751
 26%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Hickory High)9388
 5%
   End of Course World History I (Chesapeake City Public Schools)8975
 14%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Hickory High)9552
 43%
   End of Course World History II (Chesapeake City Public Schools)9155
 36%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17351581
 8.9%
African American11769
 41%
American Indian27
 250%
Asian3440
 17.6%
Hispanic132155
 17.4%
Pacific Islander01
White13511194
 11.6%
Two or More Races99115
 16.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.9%11.2%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hickory High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,581 students attended Hickory High.

Students at Hickory High are 76% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

Yes! Hickory High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 9th of 326 Virginia high schools.

Hickory High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Butts Road Intermediate
Elementary : Butts Road Primary
Elementary : Hickory Elementary
Elementary : Southeastern Elementary


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