Gadsden City High School
Gadsden City High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 9-12 | Gadsden City
Gadsden City High School is located in Gadsden, AL and is one of 4 high schools in Gadsden City School District. It is a public school that serves 1598 students in grades 9-12.
Gadsden City High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Gadsden City High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Gadsden City High School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Gadsden City High School's students and teachers. more
Gadsden City High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Gadsden City High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Gadsden City High School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Gadsden City High School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
1917 Black Creek Parkway, Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 543-3614
High Schools Nearby
Legend:public schoolsprivate schools
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Coosa Christian School 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Excel Institute 1.6 miles | n/a | |
| Gadsden City Alternative School 1.6 miles | n/a | |
| Episcopal Day School 2 miles | n/a | |
| Etowah County Spec Education Learning Center 2.4 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 1598
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Gadsden City High School had 72% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Alabama had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
60%
White
33%
Hispanic
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Gadsden City District Spending
$8,773Per Pupil
The Gadsden City spends $8,773 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 35% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Gadsden City District
18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Gadsden City High School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Gadsden City School DistrictTest Scores
About the AHSGE
What is it?
The Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed starting in grade 10 in the subjects of reading, math, language, science, and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of four levels: does not meet, partially meets, meets, or exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Alabama, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) Results and Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) Results for all subjects tested.
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