St. Stephens High School
St. Stephens High School is a high school located in Hickory, North Carolina, United States. It is in Catawba County, and is part of the Catawba County School district.
| St. Stephens High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
  St. Stephens High School  St. Stephens High School | |
3205 34th Street Drive NE , 28601 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°46′18″N 81°16′07″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| CEEB code | 341825 |
| Principal | Scottie Houston |
| Staff | 64.36 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,163 (2018–19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.07[1] |
| Color(s) | Red, grey, white |
| Team name | The Warriors |
| Yearbook | The Corona |
| Feeder schools | Harry M. Arndt Middle School |
| Website | ststephenshs |
Founding
St. Stephens was formed when Allen Frye, Peace Academy, Lail, Sandy Ridge, and Cloninger combined into one school.
St. Stephens High School first opened in the fall of 1934, with R. N. Hoyle serving as the first teacher and principal. The first school building was used by both high school and elementary school students until 1953, when a new building was provided specifically for the high school students.
Current state
Today the school is rated in the top ten percentile of all schools within the state of North Carolina. As of 2016, the principal is Scottie Houston. St. Stephens enrolls approximately 1,250 students each year. Harry M. Arndt Middle School is the feeder school of St. Stephens.
The school colors are red, black, gray, and white. Their mascot is an [Warrior in the United States|Warriors]] and the school yearbook is *unavailable due to Covid-19.
In 2019, the St. Stephens Wrestling team won an undefeated 43–0 season, and became the 3A State Dual Tournament Champions.
Notable alumni
- Mark K. Hilton, member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's 96th district[2]
- Andy Houston, former NASCAR driver in the Craftsman Truck Series, Winston Cup Series, and Busch Series
- Shane Huffman, former NASCAR driver and current crew chief
References
- "Saint Stephens High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
- Vote Smart. Retrieved 28 March 2019.