Hickory High School

Hickory High School is a public high school in Hermitage, PA, serving grades 8–12, rated A-, with 768 students and a 12:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 71% in Literature, 70% in English Language Arts and 65% in Biology.

A-TopHap school rating

Rating: A-
Grades: 8–12
Enrollment: 768
Students per teacher: 12:1
Level: High
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Literature71%

English Language Arts70%

Biology65%

Algebra I61%

Math52%

Academics and programs

AP courses offered: 10
Open enrollment: No

Student body

White82%

Black9%

Two or more races7%

Asian2%

Pacific Islander1%

Male / female: 51% / 49%
Free or reduced lunch: 45%
Enrollment change vs prior year: -7.2%
Prior-year enrollment: 828

Homes assigned to this school

7,084 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Hickory High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address: 640 N Hermitage Rd, Hermitage, PA 16148
Phone: (724) 981-8750
Website: hermitagesd.net
Setting: Town - Fringe
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 421182003150

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School district

Hermitage School District

District rating: B+
Schools: 4
Students: 1,993
Spending per student: $14,965
Teachers (FTE): 161
Grades: K–12

See every school in Hermitage School District

Other schools in this district

Primary · 2

Middle · 1

Delahunty Middle SchoolGrades 6–7 · 313 studentsB

Common questions

About Hickory High School

How is Hickory High School rated?

Hickory High School holds a A- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Hermitage School District is rated B+ overall.

How do students at Hickory High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Hickory High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 71% in Literature, 70% in English Language Arts, 65% in Biology, 61% in Algebra I and 52% in Math.

What grades does Hickory High School serve?

Hickory High School serves grades 8–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Hickory High School?

768 students attend Hickory High School, down from 828 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1.

Which homes are assigned to Hickory High School?

TopHap matches 7,084 residential properties to Hickory High School in and around Hermitage. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does Hickory High School offer?

Hickory High School offers 10 AP courses.