Gaston High School

About Gaston High School

Gaston High School is a public high school located in Gaston, Oregon. It is part of the Gaston School District and serves students in grades 9-12. The school was founded in 1876 and has a rich history of academic excellence. Gaston High School has a strong commitment to providing a quality education to all its students. The school offers a variety of courses, ranging from core academic classes to specialized electives. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, student clubs, and community service projects. Gaston High School is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential, both inside and outside the classroom. With its dedicated faculty and staff, Gaston High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.

Address:	4550 Us Highway 411 Gadsden, AL 35901
Phone:	(256) 547-8828
Site:	gaston.ecboe.org
Grades:	7 – 12
Enrollment:	329 students

Overview Gaston High School

Gaston High School serves 329 students in grades 7-12.
Gaston High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Gaston High School

Gaston High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Gaston High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.