Gadsden City High School

Public 9-12

 1917 Black Creek Parkway
       Gadsden, AL  35904


(256) 543-3614

District: Gadsden City

SchoolDigger Rank:
194th of 371 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,701 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  1,318

Racial breakdown:

African American:
44.8%
White:
30.8%
Hispanic:
21.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.1% Help


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Compare Details Gadsden City High School ranks worse than 52.3% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Gadsden City High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (44.8%), White (30.8%), Hispanic (21.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gadsden City High School is 15.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gadsden City High School is $10,701.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Gadsden City High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gadsden City High School 194th of 371 Alabama public high schools. (See Gadsden City High School in the ranking list.)

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Gadsden City:

SchoolDigger ranks Gadsden City 91st of 134 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gadsden City High School

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Rank History for all students at Gadsden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 25.84 315th 359 12.3%
2009 31.18 293rd 357 17.9%
2010 29.22 300th 358 16.2%
2011 28.17 308th 360 14.4%
2012 27.66 305th 358 14.8%
2013 36.06 309th 358 13.7%
2014 52.59 162nd 358 54.7%
2015 36.88 233rd 353 34.0%
2016 34.69 226th 351 35.6%
2017 39.66 201st 353 43.1%
2018 33.64 251st 356 29.5%
2019 53.78 175th 366 52.2%
2021 48.11 172nd 371 53.6%
2022 44.20 192nd 367 47.7%
2023 42.35 194th 371 47.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gadsden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.47 16th 22 27.3%
2019 39.99 14th 29 51.7%
2021 26.71 20th 28 28.6%
2022 33.30 16th 39 59.0%
2023 28.08 23rd 43 46.5%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Gadsden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.03 129th 160 19.4%
2019 23.32 143rd 171 16.4%
2021 38.33 122nd 196 37.8%
2022 67.18 44th 169 74.0%
2023 48.37 75th 182 58.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gadsden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 22.45 260th 315 17.5%
2018 23.34 271st 349 22.3%
2019 29.89 254th 358 29.1%
2021 41.50 201st 361 44.3%
2022 38.52 221st 361 38.8%
2023 48.17 159th 349 54.4%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Gadsden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 40.79 190th 343 44.6%
2018 33.44 241st 347 30.5%
2019 52.80 169th 354 52.3%
2021 47.58 181st 359 49.6%
2022 31.02 250th 367 31.9%
2023 44.21 181st 358 49.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Gadsden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 35.79 211th 339 37.8%
2018 32.15 241st 350 31.1%
2019 51.38 179th 357 49.9%
2021 47.25 176th 366 51.9%
2022 57.65 126th 366 65.6%
2023 36.63 218th 358 39.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Gadsden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 31.98 132nd 189 30.2%
2018 42.35 115th 223 48.4%
2019 45.89 101st 224 54.9%
2021 54.00 71st 228 68.9%
2022 42.21 107th 222 51.8%
2023 40.60 124th 224 44.6%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Gadsden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 35.98 52nd 93 44.1%
2018 23.84 72nd 95 24.2%
2019 13.15 93rd 103 9.7%
2021 34.41 70th 113 38.1%
2022 42.49 57th 114 50.0%
2023 31.52 74th 122 39.3%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Gadsden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.85 34th 35 2.9%
2022 9.58 39th 40 2.5%
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Rank History for White students at Gadsden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 62.38 67th 230 70.9%
2018 48.90 136th 300 54.7%
2019 77.66 59th 313 81.2%
2021 52.01 137th 319 57.1%
2022 55.68 120th 326 63.2%
2023 44.67 153rd 317 51.7%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Open Quote -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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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
2022 428 617 18 267 1 0 10 0 1341
2023 406 591 17 285 2 0 17 0 1318

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
2022 1341 92.5 14.4 63.1
2023 1318 84.9 15.5 76.1

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

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

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
2022 1341 92.5 14.4 63.1
2023 1318 84.9 15.5 76.1

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 175th of 366 High schoolsRanks 194th of 371 High schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Gadsden City High School)39.719.3
 20.4%
   End of Course Mathematics (Gadsden City)39.719.3
 20.4%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Gadsden City High School)37.422.2
 15.2%
   End of Course Science (Gadsden City)37.422.2
 15.2%
   End of Course Science (Alabama)42.631.7
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15121318
 12.8%
African American689591
 14.2%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian1617
 6.3%
Hispanic207285
 37.7%
Pacific Islander00
White579406
 29.9%
Two or More Races1617
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.8%76.1%
 27.3%


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Gadsden City High School ranks 194th of 371 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Gadsden City High School are 45% African American, 31% White, 22% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,318 students attended Gadsden City High School.


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