Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy

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Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy ranks 130 th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy is a public high school in Hudson, North Carolina, serving 214 students in grades 9-12. This school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outpacing the Caldwell County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in academic measures.

Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy has maintained a strong academic record, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state averages in subjects like English II, Math III, and Biology. The school has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistently ranks in the top 25% of North Carolina high schools. Notably, the school's performance extends across various student subgroups, including male students, White students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, all of whom rank highly compared to their peers statewide. The school's gifted and talented students also excel, ranking in the top 20% of North Carolina high schools.

Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy's success may be attributed to its close proximity to Caldwell Early College, another high-performing school in the district, which could facilitate collaboration and resource-sharing. When compared to nearby high schools in the Caldwell County Schools and Hickory City Schools districts, Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy consistently outperforms them in academic measures, further solidifying its position as a standout institution in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2857 Hickory Boulevard
Hudson, NC 28638

(828) 759-4640

District: Caldwell County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
130^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,388

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 215

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.3%

Hispanic:

10.2%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy ranks better than 79.7% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2^nd among 6 ranked high schools in the Caldwell County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.87. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.3%), Hispanic (10.2%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy is 16.7. 4 high schools in the Caldwell County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy employs 12.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy is $8,388. 4 high schools in the Caldwell County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy 130^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Caldwell County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Caldwell County Schools 151^st of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy

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Rank History for all students at Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2007	57.70	167^th	453	63.1%
2008	71.82	57^th	477	88.1%
2009	64.88	115^th	490	76.5%
2010	62.79	158^th	499	68.3%
2011	60.41	181^st	506	64.2%
2012	69.55	70^th	502	86.1%
2013	52.30	134^th	505	73.5%
2014	73.12	58^th	451	87.1%
2015	74.58	62^nd	531	88.3%
2016	83.62	24^th	507	95.3%
2017	90.58	16^th	476	96.6%
2018	75.77	77^th	469	83.6%
2019	80.74	51^st	514	90.1%
2021	84.54	99^th	594	83.3%
2022	80.75	126^th	621	79.7%
2023	78.26	138^th	626	78.0%
2024	80.87	130^th	640	79.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	86.84	24^th	424	94.3%
2019	87.83	17^th	446	96.2%
2021	92.31	12^th	432	97.2%
2022	94.76	46^th	544	91.5%
2023	87.14	86^th	597	85.6%
2024	82.80	112^th	613	81.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	81.62	53^rd	449	88.2%
2019	83.57	41^st	475	91.4%
2021	77.31	58^th	475	87.8%
2022	71.81	160^th	594	73.1%
2023	49.67	290^th	588	50.7%
2024	60.28	222^nd	602	63.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	47.36	59^th	100	41.0%
2019	65.82	98^th	325	69.8%
2021	68.09	92^nd	337	72.7%
2022	56.99	209^th	398	47.5%
2023	79.25	63^rd	403	84.4%
2024	75.03	74^th	403	81.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	66.83	109^th	463	76.5%
2019	73.32	67^th	488	86.3%
2021	88.98	27^th	481	94.4%
2022	85.71	102^nd	585	82.6%
2023	89.40	84^th	602	86.0%
2024	89.95	83^rd	607	86.3%

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Rank History for White students at Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	63.96	133^rd	427	68.9%
2019	71.03	83^rd	444	81.3%
2021	77.06	52^nd	439	88.2%
2022	75.41	138^th	534	74.2%
2023	67.12	172^nd	537	68.0%
2024	71.14	167^th	553	69.8%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	62	10	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	77
2001	57	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	62
2002	20	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	21
2003	20	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	21
2007	32	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	36
2008	55	4	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	2	64
2009	121	6	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	134
2010	163	5	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	178
2011	175	1	2	8	0	0	3	0	189
2012	193	2	2	10	0	0	2	0	209
2013	201	2	1	12	1	0	2	0	219
2014	201	4	3	15	1	0	3	0	227
2015	210	6	2	17	1	0	4	0	240
2016	204	7	2	16	1	0	8	0	238
2017	204	8	3	19	0	0	7	0	241
2018	201	5	2	19	0	0	8	0	235
2019	196	5	1	19	0	0	7	0	228
2020	187	2	3	21	0	0	4	0	217
2021	187	1	4	23	0	0	6	0	221
2022	173	3	3	21	0	0	4	0	204
2023	176	2	6	25	0	0	5	0	214
2024	179	2	4	22	0	0	8	0	215

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	77	7.0	11.0	n/a
2001	62	7.0	8.9	n/a
2002	21	7.0	3.0	0
2003	21	7.0	3.0	0
2007	36	11.0	3.3	33.3
2008	64	9.9	6.5	45.2
2009	134	15.0	8.9	43.3
2010	178	16.2	10.9	50.6
2011	189	16.7	11.2	47.6
2012	209	16.8	12.4	49.8
2013	219	15.0	14.6	48.9
2014	227	17.0	13.3	44.9
2015	240	19.0	12.6	40.8
2016	238	18.0	13.2	42.9
2017	241	15.8	15.2	39
2018	235	14.0	16.7	40.9
2019	228	14.0	16.2	42.1
2020	217	11.9	18.1	34.6
2021	221	12.0	18.4	33
2022	204	14.0	14.5	21.1
2023	214	13.2	16.2	37.9
2024	215	12.8	16.7	39.1

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 Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	77	7.0	11.0	n/a
2001	62	7.0	8.9	n/a
2002	21	7.0	3.0	0
2003	21	7.0	3.0	0
2007	36	11.0	3.3	33.3
2008	64	9.9	6.5	45.2
2009	134	15.0	8.9	43.3
2010	178	16.2	10.9	50.6
2011	189	16.7	11.2	47.6
2012	209	16.8	12.4	49.8
2013	219	15.0	14.6	48.9
2014	227	17.0	13.3	44.9
2015	240	19.0	12.6	40.8
2016	238	18.0	13.2	42.9
2017	241	15.8	15.2	39
2018	235	14.0	16.7	40.9
2019	228	14.0	16.2	42.1
2020	217	11.9	18.1	34.6
2021	221	12.0	18.4	33
2022	204	14.0	14.5	21.1
2023	214	13.2	16.2	37.9
2024	215	12.8	16.7	39.1

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 Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$210 (2.5%)	$8,178 (97.5%)	$8,388

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 51^st of 514 High schools	Ranks 138^th of 626 High schools	12.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy)	71.7	70.8	0.9%
End of Course Biology (Caldwell County Schools)	59.8	47.7	12.1%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy)	83.6	81.3	2.3%
End of Course English II (Caldwell County Schools)	60.9	53.5	7.4%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy)	64.2	70	5.8%
End of Course Math I (Caldwell County Schools)	50.1	41.6	8.5%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy)	73.6	68.8	4.8%
End of Course Math III (Caldwell County Schools)	50.1	67.1	17%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	228	214	6.1%
African American	5	2	60%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	6	500%
Hispanic	19	25	31.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	196	176	10.2%
Two or More Races	7	5	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.1%	37.9%	4.3%

Schools Near Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)		EOG Reading (2024)		EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy	Public	9-12	2857 Hickory Boulevard	Hudson	28638	Caldwell County	Caldwell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 759-4640	215	13	16.7	39.1%	179 (83.3%)	2 (0.9%)	22 (10.2%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.7%)	80.9	130^th of 640 public high schools	79.7%		78.3	138^th of 626 public high schools	78.0%	8	71.9	87.9	50.0	89.5						$8,388	$210	$8,178
Caldwell Early College	Public	9-12	2859 Hickory Blvd SW	Hudson	28638	Caldwell County	Caldwell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 759-4636	398	18	21.7	37.4%	300 (75.4%)	9 (2.3%)	69 (17.3%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	81.7	126^th of 640 public high schools	80.3%		83.6	110^th of 626 public high schools	82.4%	16	75.8	83.3	92.0	72.0						$7,027	$517	$6,510
South Caldwell High	Public	9-12	7035 Spartan Drive	Hudson	28638	Caldwell County	Caldwell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 396-2188	1,299	85	15.2	98.7%	1,082 (83.3%)	18 (1.4%)	129 (9.9%)	9 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (4.5%)	46.9	318^th of 640 public high schools	50.3%		53.1	270^th of 626 public high schools	56.9%	48	50.3	60.4	39.8	60.3						$9,486	$729	$8,757
Hibriten High	Public	9-12	1350 Panther Trail SE	Lenoir	28645	Caldwell County	Caldwell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 758-7376	811	52	15.7	99.6%	529 (65.2%)	74 (9.1%)	139 (17.1%)	11 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (6.9%)	38.2	382^nd of 640 public high schools	40.3%		39.7	356^th of 626 public high schools	43.1%	26	39.7	55.6	34.6	60.8						$10,067	$942	$9,125
West Caldwell High	Public	9-12	300 W Caldwell Drive	Lenoir	28645	Caldwell County	Caldwell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 758-5583	687	47	14.5	99.1%	387 (56.3%)	69 (10.0%)	165 (24.0%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (8.6%)	17.9	529^th of 640 public high schools	17.3%		23.7	490^th of 626 public high schools	21.7%	39	33.0	46.7	15.1	34.3						$11,229	$831	$10,398
Gateway School	Public	6-12	1889 Dudley Shoals Road	Granite Falls	28630	Caldwell County	Caldwell County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 396-8373	62	12	5.1	95.2%	41 (66.1%)	3 (4.8%)	9 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (14.5%)	8.2	608^th of 640 public high schools	5.0%		10.5	577^th of 626 public high schools	7.8%	31	18.8		14.3			9.1		9.1	36.4	$28,313	$1,830	$26,484
Jimmy C Draughn High School	Public	9-12	709 Lovelady Road NE	Valdese	28690	Burke County	Burke County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 879-4200	656	35	18.7	99.4%	483 (73.6%)	14 (2.1%)	75 (11.4%)	44 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	38 (5.8%)	71.4	172^nd of 640 public high schools	73.1%		66.2	189^th of 626 public high schools	69.8%	17	60.0	65.6	79.7	79.0						$9,112	$776	$8,336
East Burke High	Public	9-12	3695 East Burke Boulevard	Connelly Springs	28612	Burke County	Burke County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 397-5541	868	45	19.3	99.3%	672 (77.4%)	11 (1.3%)	73 (8.4%)	62 (7.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.6%)	54.5	265^th of 640 public high schools	58.6%		49.1	297^th of 626 public high schools	52.6%	32	61.3	59.8	53.9	54.8						$9,240	$806	$8,435
Hallyburton Academy	Public	6-12	205 South Main Street	Drexel	28619	Burke County	Burke County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 437-4184	102	9	11.3	97.1%	59 (57.8%)	8 (7.8%)	16 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.9%)	14 (13.7%)	5.3	615^th of 640 public high schools	3.9%		4.8	604^th of 626 public high schools	3.5%	11	20.9	16.0			20.0		6.7		50.0	$18,048	$1,530	$16,517
Hickory High	Public	9-12	1234 3rd Street NE	Hickory	28601	Catawba County	Hickory City Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 322-5860	1,034	58	17.9	99.5%	339 (32.8%)	203 (19.6%)	329 (31.8%)	45 (4.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	114 (11.0%)	37.8	390^th of 640 public high schools	39.1%		38.8	362^nd of 626 public high schools	42.2%	28	43.6	57.1	44.5	47.3						$8,704	$694	$8,010

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Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy ranks 130^th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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What is the racial makeup of Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy?

Students at Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 215 students attended Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy.

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