Bessemer City High School
School Overview
Bessemer City High School is a public school located in Bessemer City, North Carolina. It is a school in Gaston County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, about 27% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 27% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 641 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 48 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 641 students are attending Bessemer City High School. By gender, there are 343 and 298 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Bessemer City High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 32 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 29 | 14 | 15 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 32 | 15 | 17 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 48 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Bessemer City High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. 95.8% of teachers are certified. 91.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 48 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 46 | 95.8% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 4.2% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 4.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 4.2% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 214 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 83,735 Households |
| Population | 216,289 |
| Male | 105,755 |
| Female | 113,516 |
| Child Population | 62,442 |
| Total Housing Units | 92,873 Units |
| Average House Value | $144,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $832 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.20% |
| Average Household Income | $52,835 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.75% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Bessemer City High School offers 5 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 37 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 116 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Bessemer City High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 5 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 37 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 8 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 11 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 26 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 116 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 3 harassment and bullying has been reported at Bessemer City High School. By gender, 1 male students and 2 students were reported. There are 2 gender-related, 1 race, color, or nation origin, and 0 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| White | Reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Public Schools in Gaston County Schools
In Gaston County Schools, 58 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in BESSEMER CITY, North Carolina
1 private schools are serving students in BESSEMER CITY, North Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.