Gadsden City High School in Gadsden AL

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Compare Details Gadsden City High School ranks better than 53.6% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.11. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Gadsden City High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (46.6%), White (32.4%), Hispanic (18.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gadsden City High School is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Gadsden City High School employs 97.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gadsden City High School is $10,701.

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Gadsden City High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gadsden City High School 172^nd of 371 Alabama public high schools. (See Gadsden City High School in the ranking list.)

Gadsden City:

SchoolDigger ranks Gadsden City 95^th of 132 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gadsden City High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	25.84	315^th	359	12.3%
2009	31.18	293^rd	357	17.9%
2010	29.22	300^th	358	16.2%
2011	28.17	308^th	360	14.4%
2012	27.66	305^th	358	14.8%
2013	36.06	309^th	358	13.7%
2014	52.59	162^nd	358	54.7%
2015	36.88	233^rd	353	34.0%
2016	34.69	226^th	351	35.6%
2017	39.66	201^st	353	43.1%
2018	33.64	251^st	356	29.5%
2019	53.78	175^th	366	52.2%
2021	48.11	172^nd	371	53.6%

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.8)

76%

24%

by a parent
Tuesday, June 6, 2017

-AP program is great
-Career tech, medical internship and health sciences are wonderful. Also, vocational schools in cosmotolgy, automotive, heating and cooling plus more make it attainable for all to get training to ensure thier futures.
-the experience to enjoy a blend of many multicultural and diverse backgrounds working together as a unified body. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, June 6, 2017

This school has the best academics (AP Program) for my children. I am thankful for this academics offered by this school! It is the best around! There is NO doubt my children will be well prepared for college. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, June 6, 2017

My children received an excellent education through the gadsden city school system. Our daughter went to college with full academic scholarship and our 17 yr old is poised to do the same next year. I credit the gadsden city schools. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, June 6, 2017

I have had two children attend Gadsden City High. They both received an excellent education, taking advantage of their large number of A.P. Classes, giving them a leg up preparing for college. Both participated in their excellent band program. My wife and I could not have been happier with GCHS! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, June 2, 2017

The school offers more academic options than many colleges. The school offers vocational training in a number of industrial disciplines. The school provides an extensive AP program and duel enrollment program. The school offers many extracurricular activities and social organizations. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Gadsden City High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	536	864	14	61	4	n/a	n/a	1	1480
2008	564	883	17	65	5	n/a	n/a	0	1534
2009	542	899	19	59	16	n/a	n/a	0	1535
2010	527	967	21	79	10	n/a	n/a	0	1604
2011	525	958	20	88	7	0	0	0	1598
2012	536	877	20	92	6	0	4	0	1535
2013	587	841	23	105	6	0	13	0	1575
2014	589	820	21	112	4	0	13	0	1559
2015	594	783	20	120	4	0	14	0	1535
2016	576	782	16	126	5	1	12	0	1518
2017	608	724	15	137	3	0	14	0	1501
2018	617	695	14	176	4	0	18	0	1524
2019	579	689	16	207	5	0	16	0	1512
2020	517	629	16	233	6	0	16	0	1417
2021	432	621	15	251	5	0	9	0	1333

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gadsden City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	1480	n/a	n/a	57.6
2008	1534	100.3	15.3	55.9
2009	1535	95.9	15.9	64.8
2010	1604	85.8	18.6	67.3
2011	1598	90.8	17.5	71.6
2012	1535	93.3	16.4	70.8
2013	1575	94.8	16.6	64.6
2014	1559	92.8	16.7	73.1
2015	1535	91.0	16.8	63.1
2016	1518	92.0	16.5	61.5
2017	1501	92.1	16.2	63
2018	1524	96.4	15.8	58.9
2019	1512	97.4	15.5	48.8
2020	1417	98.2	14.4	57.9
2021	1333	97.9	13.6	59.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch

For information about the National School Lunch Program, see the USDA Website

Student/Teacher Ratio Gadsden City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	1480	n/a	n/a	57.6
2008	1534	100.3	15.3	55.9
2009	1535	95.9	15.9	64.8
2010	1604	85.8	18.6	67.3
2011	1598	90.8	17.5	71.6
2012	1535	93.3	16.4	70.8
2013	1575	94.8	16.6	64.6
2014	1559	92.8	16.7	73.1
2015	1535	91.0	16.8	63.1
2016	1518	92.0	16.5	61.5
2017	1501	92.1	16.2	63
2018	1524	96.4	15.8	58.9
2019	1512	97.4	15.5	48.8
2020	1417	98.2	14.4	57.9
2021	1333	97.9	13.6	59.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gadsden City High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,038 (9.7%)	$9,632 (90.0%)	$10,701

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gadsden City High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Pandemic (2020-2021)	Change (%)
Ranks 175^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 172^nd of 371 High schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2020-2021)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Gadsden City High School)	39.7	17.5	22.2%
End of Course Mathematics (Gadsden City)	39.7	17.5	22.2%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.4	19.1%
End of Course Science (Gadsden City High School)	37.4	23.1	14.3%
End of Course Science (Gadsden City)	37.4	23.1	14.3%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	30.4	12.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Pandemic (2020-2021)	Change (%)
Total Students	1512	1333	11.8%
African American	689	621	9.9%
American Indian	5	5
Asian	16	15	6.3%
Hispanic	207	251	21.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
Two or More Races	16	9	43.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.8%	59.3%	10.5%

Elementary:	Adams Elementary School
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	Mitchell Elementary School
	Thompson Elementary School
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Middle:	Gadsden Middle School
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