North Gaston High

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/ngaston

1,134 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Gaston High School, located in Dallas, North Carolina, is a public secondary institution serving the Gaston County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus environment emphasizes a balance between rigorous academic instruction and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and career-focused clubs, aimed at fostering a well-rounded student experience.

The school is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for lifelong success by promoting personal growth, leadership, and community engagement. By leveraging the resources provided by Gaston County Schools, North Gaston strives to maintain a supportive learning environment that caters to diverse student needs. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for academic development and school spirit, continually working to improve student outcomes through collaborative efforts between faculty, parents, and local stakeholders.

1,134

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Gaston High
Demographic	Student Count
White	554
Hispanic	233
Black	270
Asian	12
Two or More	62
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
554 (48.9 %)
Black
270 (23.8 %)
Hispanic
233 (20.5 %)
Two or More
62 (5.5 %)
Asian
12 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Gaston County Schools
Phone:	(704)922-5285
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/ngaston
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,058
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 9 351

Grade 10 288

Grade 11 282

Grade 12 213