GADSDEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

GADSDEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the GADSDEN school district, located in HAVANA, FL with about 962 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 51 teachers, GADSDEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, located on Blue Star Highway in Havana, Florida, serves as a primary educational institution within the Gadsden County Public Schools district. As the district's centralized high school, it functions as a hub for secondary education, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes the development of core competencies while fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of the local community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, GADSDEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL integrates various extracurricular programs, athletics, and student organizations to promote a well-rounded educational experience. By leveraging resources provided by the Gadsden County Public Schools district, the institution focuses on closing achievement gaps and preparing students to meet the evolving demands of the 21st-century economy. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding academic calendars, administrative policies, and student services, the district’s official website serves as the primary portal for ongoing updates and school-specific announcements.

For more information, contact GADSDEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL at (850) 662-2300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

27001 BLUE STAR HWY
HAVANA, FL 32333-6601
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GADSDEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HAVANA, FL with about 962 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
GADSDEN
Total Students:
962
Teachers:
51
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 962 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GADSDEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 75% of the student body.

Black or African American
74.8%
Hispanic/Latino
20.4%
White
2.5%
Two or more races
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%

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.