Gordo High School

Pickens County
630 4th St NW
Gordo, AL 35466
513 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Gordo High School, located in Gordo, Alabama, is a public secondary school serving students within the Pickens County School District. As a central educational institution for the local community, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering an environment that emphasizes student growth and preparation for post-secondary opportunities. The school’s identity is closely tied to its community roots, often serving as a hub for local events and extracurricular engagement.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Gordo High School maintains a strong focus on athletics and extracurricular activities, which play a significant role in student life. By offering a range of programs and utilizing the resources provided by the Pickens County school system, the school strives to balance traditional academics with the development of leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. For those looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements, their official website serves as the primary portal for communication with families and the public.
513
Total Students
24.8
Full-Time Teachers
20.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    341 (66.5 %)
  • Black
    119 (23.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    41 (8.0 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Pickens County
Phone: (205)364-7353
Website: http://www.ghs.pickens.k12.al.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 252
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 78
Grade 8 81
Grade 9 90
Grade 10 93
Grade 11 76
Grade 12 95
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pickens County High School
Pickens County
293 Students
205 4th Ave SE
Reform, AL 35481 (7.1 miles away)
High School 5th - 12th