Summary:
The city of Gadsden, Alabama is home to two high schools: Gadsden City High School and Gaston High School. Both schools serve students in grades 9-12 and are located within the Gadsden City and Etowah County school districts.
Gadsden City High School is the larger of the two, with 1,309 students, while Gaston High School has 362 students. In terms of academic performance, Gadsden City High School has lower proficiency rates in math (16.78%), science (17.81%), and English (17.99%) for 11th graders compared to the state averages. Gaston High School also struggles with low proficiency rates in these subjects, but its 7th and 8th grade English proficiency rates are higher than the state average.
Both schools serve a high-need student population, with over 74% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, both schools have higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates at 14.8%. While the four-year graduation rates for both schools are on par with the state average at 90%, Gadsden City High School has a higher dropout rate of 7.2% compared to the state average. These challenges suggest a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning outcomes in the Gadsden, Alabama high schools.
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