East Gaston High

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/egaston

883 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Gaston High School, located in Mount Holly, North Carolina, is a public secondary school serving students in the Gaston County Schools district. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive educational environment that balances academic rigor with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. As a community-focused institution, East Gaston strives to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce immediately upon graduation.

Beyond its core curriculum, East Gaston High School places a strong emphasis on school spirit and student engagement. The school offers a diverse range of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations, which allow students to develop leadership skills and build lasting connections with their peers. By providing a well-rounded experience that encourages both personal growth and academic achievement, the school remains a central pillar of the Mount Holly community, dedicated to equipping the next generation with the tools necessary to thrive in an evolving world.

883

Total Students

48.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Gaston High
Demographic	Student Count
White	607
Hispanic	124
Black	108
Asian	3
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

White
607 (68.7 %)
Hispanic
124 (14.0 %)
Black
108 (12.2 %)
Two or More
40 (4.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.3 %)
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)836-9613
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/egaston
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	883
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	913
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 9 233

Grade 10 234

Grade 11 206

Grade 12 210

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for East Gaston High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	233
Grade 10	234
Grade 11	206
Grade 12	210

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for East Gaston High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	450	51%
Male	433	49%

High School 9th - 12th

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