HIGHLAND SCH OF TECHNOLOGY
Highland Sch of Technology is a public high school that is part of the Gaston County Schools school district, located in Gastonia, NC with about 554 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, Highland Sch of Technology has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Highland School of Technology, located in Gastonia, North Carolina, is a prestigious magnet high school within the Gaston County Schools district. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school operates on a theme-based curriculum that integrates specialized career and technical education with a college-preparatory core. It is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, often ranking among the top public high schools in the state for its performance on standardized tests and its focus on preparing students for competitive post-secondary opportunities.
The school offers students the choice of various "academies," such as the Academy of Information Technology, the Academy of Health Sciences, and the Academy of Construction Management and Engineering. By combining traditional high school coursework with hands-on, industry-specific training and professional certifications, Highland provides a unique learning experience designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application. Its focused environment and specialized tracks make it a sought-after institution for students looking to gain a head start in their future professional fields.
For more information, contact Highland Sch of Technology at (704) 810-8816 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 810-8816
http://gaston.k12.nc.us/highland
HIGHLAND SCH OF TECHNOLOGY is a public school in Gastonia, NC with about 554 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Gaston County Schools
- Total Students:
- 554
- Teachers:
- 40
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- 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 554 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLAND SCH OF TECHNOLOGY is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 71.1%
- Black or African American
- 9.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.6%
- Asian
- 3.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
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.