Gaston High School

Gaston High School

Etowah County Schools

Gadsden, Alabama

368 students

High School, Grades 7–12

(256)547-8828 School Website

368

Students

19.4:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

Avg ACT Score

out of 36

Average

AP Courses

B-

courses offered

Average

AP Enrollment

29%

of students

Good

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

B-

students per teacher

Average

Graduation Rate

90%

A+

Excellent

Reading Proficiency

43%

B-

Average

Math Proficiency

16%

Below Avg

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Gaston High School

Biology

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science

College-level environmental science

World History

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Gaston High School.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

September 1, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

+76 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

January 19, 2027 – March 12, 2027

WIDA ACCESS — Online

Testing window

January 19, 2027 – March 12, 2027

WIDA Alternate ACCESS

Testing window

March 1, 2027 – April 2, 2027

ACAP Alternate

Testing window

March 9, 2027 – April 16, 2027

ACT with Writing

Testing window

March 15, 2027 – April 23, 2027

ACAP Summative

Testing window

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After Gaston High

Where graduates go and what they study

Popular Colleges

Jacksonville State University

The University of Alabama

Gadsden State Community College

Auburn University

University of Alabama - Birmingham

Troy University

Snead State Community College

The University of Alabama in Huntsville

Popular Majors

Nursing

Business

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Nursing Science, Education, and Practice

Biology

Cosmetology

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration

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School Details

Address

4550 Us Highway 411, Gadsden, AL 35901

Phone

(256)547-8828

Website

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District

Etowah County Schools

Academic Calendar

2026-27

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