GASTON EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
Gaston Early College High School is a public high school that is part of the Gaston County Schools school district, located in Dallas, NC with about 239 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 13th Grade. With about 10 teachers, Gaston Early College High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.
Gaston Early College High School (GECHS), located on the Gaston College campus in Dallas, North Carolina, is an innovative public high school designed to provide students with a unique academic path that bridges the gap between high school and higher education. As an early college model, the school operates in partnership with Gaston College, allowing students to pursue a rigorous curriculum that integrates high school graduation requirements with college-level coursework. This environment is specifically tailored for students who are ready for an accelerated academic experience and wish to get a head start on their professional or collegiate goals.
The school’s primary objective is to cultivate a supportive yet challenging atmosphere where students can earn transferable college credits—or even an associate degree—alongside their high school diploma at little to no cost. By immersing students in a collegiate setting, GECHS emphasizes self-discipline, critical thinking, and career readiness. This program is an ideal fit for students who thrive in non-traditional classroom settings and are looking for a focused, efficient way to transition into post-secondary education or the workforce.
For more information, contact Gaston Early College High School at (704) 922-2405 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
201 Hwy 321 South
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-2405
GASTON EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Dallas, NC with about 239 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gaston County Schools
- Total Students:
- 239
- Teachers:
- 10
- 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 239 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GASTON EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.6%
- Black or African American
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- Female
- 68.6%
- Male
- 31.4%
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.