University Christian High School

602 7th Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601
Tel: (828)855-2995
Grades: 9 - 12 | 42 students
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University Christian High School is in partnership with Lenoir-Rhyne University. The UCHS campus will be located next to the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University to allow the students at UCHS to use the university's athletic facilities, the cafeteria, library and science labs. Ninth and tenth graders will take all their classes at the high school. Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to take most of their classes as college classes. These classes are dual enrollment classes and count as both high school and college credit. Students may graduate from high school with up to 30 hours of college credit.

School Overview:
University Christian High School
Religious Affiliation Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 2009
Student Body
Total Students 42 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 7% (NC School Avg.: 30%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 60%
Average Class Size 12 students
Number of AP Courses 4 courses
Advanced Courses
Environmental Science Government & Politics
Literature & Composition US History
Average SAT score 1627
Average ACT score 26
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $5,880
% on Financial Aid 10%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,200
Admissions Director Jerry Willard
Admissions Associate Lori Bedder
Sports
Total Sports Offered 4 sports
Sports
Basketball Golf
Tennis Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 8 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Debate Team National Honor Society
Publications Club Science National Honor Society
Student Council Student Newsletter
Technology Club Yearbook

School Notes:

  • University Christian High School offers the students in the Hickory area the opportunity to receive a strong academic Christian education. The students in ninth and tenth grades take all of the classes that have NC End of Course tests. They will also have the opportunity to take on-line elective classes.  We offer an SAT Prep class their tenth grade year. This is designed to help them score well on their SAT tests. Sophomores will also have two AP classes. Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to take any of the entry level classes offered at LR or other AP classes. The selection of classes available to Juniors and Seniors is more extensive than any other high school in the area.

    • Profile last updated: 06/27/2012

Nearby Schools:

University Christian High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Kinderkids At St Luke's Umc Cdc
Gr. PK-K | 1.2 mi. away
Little Folks School East
Gr. PK-Nursery/Preschool | 2 mi. away
Mt. Olive Lutheran Child Devel
Gr. PK-K | 2.1 mi. away
St Stephen Lutheran School
Gr. K-9 | 2.1 mi. away
Tabernacle Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 2.3 mi. away

View all schools in: Hickory, Catawba County, Zip 28601

School Reviews:

  • Recommended May 01,2012 - As a parent of a UCHS student, I would highly recommend this school. UCHS provides the opportunity for excellent academics in a Christian atmosphere. We feel very honored and blessed that UCHS was available for our student.*-Posted by Parent *

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