Gaylesville High School

Cherokee County
760 Trojan Way
Gaylesville, AL 35973
376 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
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.
376
Total Students
24.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    363 (96.5 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.1 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cherokee County
Phone: (256)422-3401
Website: http://www.cherokeek12.org/ghs
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 211
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
Pre-Kindergarten 19
Kindergarten 29
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 33
Grade 3 24
Grade 4 25
Grade 5 26
Grade 6 24
Grade 7 23
Grade 8 31
Grade 9 23
Grade 10 33
Grade 11 32
Grade 12 30
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Cedar Bluff High School
Cherokee County
607 Students
3655 Old Highway 9
Cedar Bluff, AL 35959 (4.3 miles away)
Other Pre-K - 12th