Graduation Requirements:
All students are required to complete a minimum of 27 credits to graduate:
4 English
Grading Scale:
Students receive numeric grades on a 100 point
scale for each course. Grade point averages
(GPA) are calculated on a four-point scale (4.0)
converted from numeric scores. Honors courses earn one additional quality point and Advanced Placement (AP) courses earn two additional quality points (AP exam is not required).
The grading scale is as follows:
A:
93-100
4 quality points
B:
85-92
3 quality points
C:
77-84
2 quality points
D:
70-76
1 quality point
F:
0-69
0 quality point
Class Rank:
Cumulative weighted class rank is based on
semester grades in all subjects and is computed
for all students at the end of each semester.
Grade point averages and class ranks are computed on classes taken while in 9th-12th grade.
For the class of 2014, the median GPA was
3.4417 and the median class rank was 166.
The student ranked Number 1 in the class had
a weighted GPA of 4.9511.
Schedule:
Hickory Ridge High School operates on a 4 X
4 block schedule, with students receiving instruction in four ninety-minute classes, earning
four credits each semester. Students have the
opportunity to earn 32 credits in four years of
high school.
4 Mathematics (including Math I/Algebra I,
Math II/Geometry, Math III/Algebra II,
and a math course above Math III/
Algebra II)
3 Social Studies (World History, Civics and
Economics, and US History) *students
entering HS in 2012-13, will be required
to take 4 SS classes
3 Science (including Biology, a Physical Science, and Earth Science)
1 Health and Physical Education
12 Electives
Scholastic Aptitude Test Scores:
The following table shows the Mean SAT Scores
of our test takers each year:
Test Category
2014 2013
2012
2011
Critical Reading 502
508
501
492
Mathematics
523
533
535
524
Writing
489
496
495
490
ACT Test Scores:
The following table shows the Mean ACT
Scores of our test takers each year (*starting in
2012 all juniors were given the ACT in March):
Test Category 2014
2013
2012
2011
English
19.0
18.7
21.5
22.1
Math
21.2
21.9
23.3
24.2
Reading
20.3
20.7
21.6
22.5
Science
19.9
20.5
22.2
22.2
Composite
20.2
20.5
22.3
22.9
Advanced Courses:
Students at HRHS are encouraged to take Honors
Courses, which place emphasis on enriched content
and increased expectations for the quality and quantity
of student work. The following is a list of Honors
Courses available:
Honors English I, II, III, and IV
Honors Math II (formerly Geometry)
Honors Math III (formerly Algebra II)
Pre-Calculus
Honors Earth Environmental Science
Honors Biology
Honors Chemistry
Honors Physics
Anatomy and Physiology
Honors World History
Honors Civics
Honors American History I ( H US History)
Spanish III, IV
Honors Band
Honors Vocal Music
Visual Arts III, Visual Arts IV
Ceramics III
Drafting Architecture II and III
Drafting Engineering II and III
Hickory Ridge participates in the College Board Advanced Placement Program by offering the following
AP courses:
AP English Language
AP English Literature
AP Spanish Literature and Culture
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics I and II
AP Psychology
AP US History
AP World History
AP Art :Drawing
Of the 619AP tests given in 2014, 60.4% of the scores
were level 3 or higher.
The following is a list of four year colleges and universities attended by HRHS Graduates: These numbers are based upon a combination of self-reporting
and college reports.
Hickory Ridge High School
7321 Raging Ridge Road, Harrisburg NC 28075
Phone: 704.454.7300
Fax 704.454.7330
Colleges
Principal: Michelle Cline
Assistant Principals: Chris Myers, Tom Smith and
Randy Duncan
Counselors: Betsy Navel, Kathy Habjanic, Jenny
Osborne and Kelly Lord
Graduation Coach: Ryan Ferguson
Registrar: Sandi Galloway
Testing Coordinator: Jennifer Arbury
School and Community:
Hickory Ridge High School was established in August, 2007, and is one of seven traditional high
schools in Cabarrus County. Hickory Ridge is a
224,000 square foot facility located in Harrisburg,
just north of Charlotte. It is a comprehensive high
school, with a full academic curriculum. Hickory
Ridge is one of only three traditional high schools
in North Carolina to be named an “Honor School of
Excellence” for four consecutive years.
Mission:
The mission of Hickory Ridge High School, an innovative, dedicated educational team in dynamic
partnership with our community, is to prepare all
students with the knowledge and skills necessary to
be successful, responsible, contributing citizens by
providing a caring, disciplined, world class learning
environment, which challenges students and staff to
achieve and go beyond performance expectations in
a changing, competitive world.
2014
2013
2012
2011
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Students are encouraged to participate in a variety
of extracurricular activities. Hickory Ridge offers a
broad range of clubs and organizations for students
to grow in leadership and service, recognize
achievements and honors, and allow for exploration
of individual interests. Our athletes participate in
28 interscholastic sports including: baseball, softball, golf, tennis, swimming, basketball, football,
track, cross country, etc.
Appalachian State University
Cabarrus College of Health
Sciences
23
9
21
19
1
1
4
NA
Clemson University
1
0
2
NA
Davidson College
0
0
1
0
East Carolina University
10
16
12
13
Gardner Webb University
0
2
1
2
Faculty:
Hickory Ridge is comprised of 91 certified teachers, with 27% having an advanced degree and 7%
having their national board certification.
Georgetown University
1
0
0
0
High Point University
5
2
3
3
Johnson & Wales University
0
3
2
3
Counseling:
The Counseling Department, comprised of five
counselors, a social worker, a registrar and testing
coordinator, provides a comprehensive counseling
program for each grade level, by assisting all students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally, in order to become life-long learners and responsible citizens. Due to the projected large number of students planning on furthering their education, the college selection and admission process is
central to the responsibilities of the counseling department.
North Carolina State University
16
17
19
20
Pfeiffer University
1
4
2
0
UNC Asheville
1
0
2
1
UNC Chapel Hill
16
15
11
9
UNC Charlotte
48
52
25
39
UNC Greensboro
3
17
11
12
UNC Pembroke
2
1
2
0
UNC Wilmington
8
2
6
8
University of Kentucky
0
0
2
1
University of South Carolina
4
7
3
1
Virginia Tech
1
1
0
1
Western Carolina University
8
8
6
13
Wingate University
0
6
1
3
Winston Salem State University
1
1
0
5
2014-15 Enrollment:
Total number of students Grades 9-12: 1574
Senior Class of 2015: 341
Post Secondary
Plans:
2014
2013
2012 2011
4 year college/
universities:
55
59
56
57
2 year colleges:
30
27
32
35