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Bunker Hill High

High School · Catawba County Schools · Claremont, NC

A Catawba County Schools high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4675 Oxford School Road, Claremont, NC 28610

  • Math 59% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 43% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.4% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.4% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+3.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.2 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-6.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation3.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$11,487
Chronic Absenteeism21.3%

Students at Bunker Hill High score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency59%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 51% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
38%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
61%
2025
Math
59%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bunker Hill High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,309

Median home value

$159,400

Median rent

$867/mo

College educated

16%

Homeownership

75.8%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28610; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
3.9% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Catawba County Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bandys HighEnrollment path unverified7.29–12Not available923Compare →
Challenger Early College HighEnrollment path unverified7.39–12Not available362Compare →
Fred T Foard HighEnrollment path unverified5.79–12Not available956Compare →
Maiden HighEnrollment path unverified4.89–12Not available879Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Catawba County Schools

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#21 of 27
District spending per student
$11,487NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bunker Hill High is listed in Catawba County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bunker Hill High

Bunker Hill High is a public high school in Claremont, NC, part of Catawba County Schools, serving approximately 883 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,796 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bunker Hill High

What grades does Bunker Hill High serve?

Bunker Hill High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bunker Hill High?

Bunker Hill High has an enrollment of approximately 883 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bunker Hill High?

The student-teacher ratio at Bunker Hill High is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bunker Hill High rank in NC?

Bunker Hill High ranks #1,796 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Bunker Hill High's MySchoolScout rating?

Bunker Hill High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bunker Hill High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bunker Hill High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bunker Hill High a charter school?

No, Bunker Hill High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bunker Hill High a Title I school?

No, Bunker Hill High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bunker Hill High?

60.9% of students at Bunker Hill High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
883
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Catawba County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.3%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 28610)
10,920
Area average commute
20.2 min
Area median age
42
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28610; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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