GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

GAINESVILLE H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the GAINESVILLE ISD school district, located in GAINESVILLE, TX with about 846 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 60 teachers, GAINESVILLE H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Gainesville High School, located in Gainesville, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Gainesville Independent School District. Situated conveniently along the I-35 corridor, the school provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through university enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus is known for fostering a sense of community pride and school spirit, typical of the region, while striving to meet the diverse educational needs of its student body through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic support services.

As part of the broader Gainesville ISD, the high school emphasizes student growth and community involvement. The district's commitment to excellence is reflected in the high school's ongoing efforts to integrate modern educational tools and instructional strategies. By focusing on both core curriculum standards and specialized programs, Gainesville High School aims to cultivate a supportive learning environment where students can develop the critical thinking and collaborative skills necessary to thrive in an evolving global landscape. For more specific details regarding their current curriculum, administrative news, or upcoming events, visitors are encouraged to check their official website at http://www.gainesvilleisd.org.

For more information, contact GAINESVILLE H S at (940) 665-5528 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2201 S I 35
GAINESVILLE, TX 76240
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GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GAINESVILLE, TX with about 846 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
GAINESVILLE ISD
Total Students:
846
Teachers:
60.31
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
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 846 students

Hispanic/Latino
55.1%
White
31.0%
Black or African American
8.0%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

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.