GATE CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Gate City High is a public high school that is part of the Scott County Public Schools school district, located in Gate City, VA with about 492 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 28 teachers, Gate City High has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Gate City High School, located at 178 Harry Fry Dr. in Gate City, Virginia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Scott County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education and career paths. As a community-focused institution, it emphasizes a supportive environment that encourages students to excel both in the classroom and through various extracurricular activities.
The school’s official website serves as a central hub for students, parents, and community members to access essential information regarding academic programs, faculty resources, athletic schedules, and upcoming events. By maintaining strong ties to the Gate City community, the school works to instill a sense of pride and responsibility in its student body, upholding the values of the Scott County school system while striving to meet the evolving needs of its learners.
For more information, contact Gate City High at (276) 386-7522 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-7522
http://scott.k12.va.us./gchs/
GATE CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Gate City, VA with about 492 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Scott County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 492
- Teachers:
- 28.03
- 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:
- Supplemental 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 492 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GATE CITY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.