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.

For the high school in Manila, see St. Stephen's High School.
St. Stephens High School
Location
3205 34th Street Drive NE

Hickory, North Carolina
28601

United States
Coordinates35°46′18″N 81°16′07″W
Information
TypePublic
Established1934 (1934)[1]
CEEB code341825
PrincipalScottie Houston
Staff61.84 (FTE)[2]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,169 (2019-20)[2]
Student to teacher ratio18.90[2]
Color(s)Red, grey, white
   
Team nameIndians
YearbookThe Corona
Feeder schoolsHarry M. Arndt Middle School
Websiteststephenshs.catawbaschools.net

History

St. Stephens was formed when Allen Frye, Peace Academy, Lail, Sandy Ridge, and Cloninger combined into one school. The 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 elementary through high school students until 1953, when a new building was provided specifically for St. Stephens High School.

General info

As of 2021, the principal is Kyle Stocks. 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. Saint's team name are the Indians.

Athletics

In 2019, the St. Stephens wrestling team completed an undefeated 43–0 season, winning the 3A State Dual Team Championship.[3]

Notable alumni

References
  1. About Us - St. Stephens High School. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  2. "Saint Stephens High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  3. Unbeaten St. Stephens wins 3A wrestling championship - Hobbs Daily Report. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  4. Vote Smart. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
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