GADSDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Gadsden City High School is a public high school that is part of the Gadsden City school district, located in Gadsden, AL with about 1,524 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 96 teachers, Gadsden City High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Gadsden City High School, located at 1917 Black Creek Parkway in Gadsden, Alabama, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Gadsden City School District. Established through the consolidation of older local high schools, the campus is known for its modern facilities and comprehensive academic environment. The school is deeply integrated into the community, offering a wide array of programs that cater to diverse student interests, including rigorous college-preparatory coursework, career technical education, and extensive extracurricular opportunities.
Beyond its academic offerings, Gadsden City High School is widely recognized for its robust athletics program—most notably its football team, which often serves as a focal point for local school spirit and community engagement. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success through a combination of traditional instruction, digital learning resources, and various clubs and student organizations. Its mission centers on fostering an environment of excellence and character, reflecting the pride of the Gadsden community.
For more information, contact Gadsden City High School at (256) 543-3614 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 543-3614
http://gchs.gcs.k12.al.us/
GADSDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Gadsden, AL with about 1,524 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gadsden City
- Total Students:
- 1,524
- Teachers:
- 96.42
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,524 students
- Black or African American
- 45.6%
- White
- 40.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.