Highland Sch Of Technology
School Overview
Highland Sch Of Technology is a public Magnet school located in Gastonia, North Carolina. It is a school in Gaston County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, about 92% of students are proficient in Math learning and more than 95% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 551 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 44 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 551 students are attending Highland Sch Of Technology. By gender, there are 266 and 285 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Highland Sch Of Technology offers the gifted and talented program. Total 244 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Asian | 14 | 4 | 10 |
| Black | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| White | 187 | 102 | 85 |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| Total | 244 | 125 | 119 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 44 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Highland Sch Of Technology and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 97.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 44 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 44 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.3% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 276 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
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
Highland Sch Of Technology offers 13 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 154 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 127 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Highland Sch Of Technology.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 13 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 154 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 83 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 44 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 125 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 127 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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 GASTONIA, North Carolina
4 private schools are serving students in GASTONIA, North Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.