Gaston High School
School Overview
Gaston High School is a public school located in Gadsden, Alabama. It is a school in Etowah County School District district.
According to the Alabama state assessment result, about 32% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 42% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 562 students through grade 7 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 40 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 562 students are attending Gaston High School. By gender, there are 299 and 263 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Gaston High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 13 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Total | 13 | 5 | 8 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 40 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Gaston High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 97.5% of teachers are certified. 95.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 40 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 39 | 97.5% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 2.5% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.5% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 562 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 22,638 Households |
| Population | 60,543 |
| Male | 28,852 |
| Female | 31,873 |
| Child Population | 18,309 |
| Total Housing Units | 26,850 Units |
| Average House Value | $136,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $719 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.70% |
| Average Household Income | $51,624 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.40% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Gaston High School offers 4 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 63 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 47 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Gaston High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 4 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 63 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 3 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 10 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 50 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 47 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Etowah County
In Etowah County, 24 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in GADSDEN, Alabama
4 private schools are serving students in GADSDEN, Alabama. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.