GASTON HIGH SCHOOL

Gaston High School is a Title I public school that is part of the Etowah County school district, located in Gadsden, AL with about 562 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten 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 36 teachers, Gaston High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Gaston High School, located in Gadsden, Alabama, is a public secondary institution serving students within the Etowah County School District. As a "unit school," it provides a comprehensive educational environment that typically serves students from grades 7 through 12. The school is deeply integrated into its local community, fostering a small-town atmosphere where staff and faculty work to support the academic, social, and emotional development of their student body.

Academically, Gaston High School offers a standard state-mandated curriculum, augmented by various extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and career-readiness programs. The school prides itself on its "Bulldog" spirit, placing a significant emphasis on school pride, athletic competition, and fostering a supportive culture for its students. By maintaining a focus on traditional educational values and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education or the workforce.

For more information, contact Gaston High School at (256) 547-8828 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4550 US Highway 411
Gadsden, AL 35901
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GASTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gadsden, AL with about 562 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
District:
Etowah County
Total Students:
562
Teachers:
36.51
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 562 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GASTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
84.0%
Black or African American
10.9%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Two or more races
2.0%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

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.