Gaston High School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-12 | Etowah County
Gaston High School is located in Gadsden, AL and is one of 23 schools in Etowah County School District. It is a public school that serves 593 students in grades K-12.
Gaston 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 Gaston High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Gaston High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Gaston High School's students and teachers. more
Gaston 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 Gaston High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Gaston High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Gaston High School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Boaz Middle School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Boaz Intermediate School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Boaz High School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Corley Elementary School 1.2 miles |  |
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Sonya Snow: This is a very great school. I am very proud that my children go there. It has a very safe environment, which any parent would/could ever ask for. The teachers are all about the students and helping them get ready for life after school, whether it be college or out in the work force. The faculty and staff are extremely courteous to not only to the parents but also to the student body. They do have an officer on campus for the safety of the students, staff, and visitors at the school.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 593
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Gaston High School had 62% 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)
White
86%
Black
12%
Hispanic
2%
Etowah County District Spending
$7,750Per Pupil
The Etowah County spends $7,750 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 33% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Etowah County District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Gaston High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the ARMT
What is it?
The Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
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.
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
5 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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