Gates County Senior High

Gates County Schools
088 Hwy 158 West
Gatesville, NC 27938
479 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Gates County Senior High School, located in Gatesville, North Carolina, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Gates County community. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth by providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, enlisting in the military, or pursuing higher education at a college or university.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and community service. By maintaining a focus on a supportive and engaging learning environment, Gates County Senior High strives to equip its students with the skills, values, and sense of civic responsibility necessary to become productive, contributing members of society within a rural and close-knit community setting.
479
Total Students
32.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    280 (58.5 %)
  • Black
    152 (31.7 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (6.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (3.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Gates County Schools
Phone: (252)357-0720
Website: http://coserver.gates.k12.nc.us/Domain/326
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 214
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* 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 9 130
Grade 10 122
Grade 11 118
Grade 12 109
Gender Ratio