Bunker Hill High School is a public high school located in Claremont, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Catawba County Schools district. The school was built for $359,530 and dedicated April 1, 1955.
Serving 883 students in grades 9-12, Bunker Hill High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 883 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bunker Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bunker Hill High School's student population of 883 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
883 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1954
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
Bunker Hill High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bunker Hill High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#593 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)75-79%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
4%
Hispanic
21%
21%
Black
7%
25%
White
54%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)84%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bunker Hill High School's ranking?
Bunker Hill High School is ranked #593 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bunker Hill High School often compared to?
Bunker Hill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newton-conover High School, Bandys High School, Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bunker Hill High School?
The graduation rate of Bunker Hill High School is 84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bunker Hill High School?
883 students attend Bunker Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Bunker Hill High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bunker Hill High School?
Bunker Hill High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bunker Hill High School offer ?
Bunker Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bunker Hill High School part of?
Bunker Hill High School is part of Catawba County Schools School District.
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