GAYLESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Gaylesville High School is a Title I public school that is part of the Cherokee County school district, located in Gaylesville, AL with about 415 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. 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 24 teachers, Gaylesville High School 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.
Gaylesville High School, located in the rural community of Gaylesville, Alabama, serves as a central educational hub for students in Cherokee County. As part of the Cherokee County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the personal growth of its student body. By utilizing the resources of the larger school system while maintaining a small-town atmosphere, Gaylesville High focuses on preparing its graduates for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing the "Trojan" spirit through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and school traditions that help build a strong sense of identity among students. With a commitment to modern educational standards, the school encourages student engagement both inside and outside the classroom. For more detailed information regarding their curriculum, faculty, or upcoming school events, stakeholders and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.cherokeek12.org/ghs.
For more information, contact Gaylesville High School at (256) 422-3401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gaylesville, AL 35973
(256) 422-3401
http://www.cherokeek12.org/ghs
GAYLESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gaylesville, AL with about 415 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cherokee County
- Total Students:
- 415
- Teachers:
- 24.12
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not 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 415 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GAYLESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 8.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
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.