Hickory Grove Christian School
Hickory Grove Christian School, also known as HGCS, is a private high school located within the Hickory Grove neighborhood of Charlotte. Founded in 1995, the school services grades K-12 and is known for its excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. HGCS is a ministry of the Hickory Grove Baptist Church, and as such has many courses discussing theology. The school prides itself on its educational prestige and its students often go on to attend accredited universities following graduation. The school is represented by the colors navy and gold, and its mascot is the Lions.
About the School
Address: 7200 E W.T. Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28215
Grades Serviced: K-12
Number of Students: 606
Number of Faculty: 60
Student / Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Tuition per Semester: $13,150
Location
Hickory Grove Christian School is located within the Hickory Grove neighborhood of east Charlotte. Sandwiched between the Eastland and Farm Pond neighborhoods, the area is home to several residential subdivisions built primarily in the 1950s-1970s. Locals are mostly middle class, with an average Household Income of $59,672 and property values in the $325k range for the 28215 Zip. The neighborhood's only green space is the Campbell Creek Greenway which connects the Four Seasons and Verndale Park subdivisions. E W.T. Harris Blvd provides the area with access to the University Area and Albemarle Rd from which Uptown can be quickly accessed.
Academics
Hickory Grove services grades K-12 and is considered a good school as far as academics go for the Charlotte area. CD reports a 100% graduation rate among its seniors and a majority of graduates go on to attend 4-year higher education programs. These statistics put the school well above the average North Carolina public school, where on average 86% of seniors received their diplomas. The school also offers 16 Advanced Placement (AP)/International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, 1 world language, and several arts courses. As of 2023, there are 60 teachers at Hickory Grove, resulting in the school having a Student / Teacher Ratio of 10-1.
Test Scores
Average SAT Test Scores: 2022-2023
Hickory Grove students were decently prepared for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) in 2023. According to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI) and other private school reporting, HGCS students outperformed the composite National average by about 100 points. Students did however lag behind their State, CMS, and fellow Private school counterparts. The SAT participation rate for the school was 100%.
Average ACT Test Scores: 2022-2023
Hickory Grove students were well prepared for the Aptitude and Critical Thinking test (ACT). Average 2023 composite scores outperformed average CMS, State, and National high school scores by at least 0.7 points. HGCS students did come in lower than their fellow Charlotte private schools by 9.3 points (29).
Athletics
Hickory Grove Christian School participates in the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) and has seen success at the state level. The school has won a total of 9 championships across 28 sports teams. Facilities include an indoor gymnasium for basketball and volleyball, and outdoor stadiums for baseball and football/soccer.
Arts
Hickory Grove emphasizes the arts that not many other schools in the area can measure up to. Students may choose from 7 different fields to use as a creative outlet to express themselves. These include a Concert or Jazz band, Musical Theater, Theater, Technical Theater, Choir, Visual Arts, and Student Media or Yearbook. During the school year, students put on many different concerts, plays, and musicals, and every student is required to partake in programs emphasizing the arts. Hickory Grove encourages expression through the arts to help its students grow not just in an academic sense but in a creative way as well.
