Gordo High School

About Gordo High School

Gordo High School is a public high school located in Gordo, Alabama. It is part of the Pickens County School System and serves grades 9-12. The school has a long and proud history, having opened its doors in 1909.
Gordo High School has a strong academic program that includes a variety of courses and extracurricular activities. The school offers courses in math, science, English, social studies, foreign language, and physical education. It also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, drama, and music.
Gordo High School is also home to a variety of student organizations, such as the National Honor Society, Student Council, and the Future Business Leaders of America. These organizations provide students with the opportunity to develop leadership skills, build relationships, and gain valuable experience that will be beneficial in their future.
Gordo High School is committed to providing a safe and positive learning environment for all students. The school has a strong anti-bullying policy and provides a variety of support services, such as counseling and tutoring.
Gordo High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its strong academic program and extracurricular activities, students are sure to find something to get involved in.

Address:	630 4th St Nw Gordo, AL 35466
Phone:	(205) 364-7353
Site:	www.gordohigh.net
Grades:	7 – 12
Enrollment:	534 students

Overview Gordo High School

Gordo High School serves 534 students in grades 7-12.
Gordo 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 bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (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 35% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Gordo High School

Gordo 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 Gordo High School is 0.50, 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.