Highland Sch of Technology

Gaston County Schools

Gastonia, North Carolina

514 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(704)810-8816 School Website

#70

Best ACT in North Carolina High Schools

#63

Best Student:Teacher Ratio in North Carolina

514

Students

12.5:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

Avg ACT Score

B+

out of 36

Good

AP Courses

A-

courses offered

Good

AP Enrollment

32%

C+

of students

Good

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

A-

students per teacher

Good

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Academic Grades

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Highland Sch of Technology

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 Highland Sch of Technology.

National Tests

August 7, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

August 11, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

August 14, 2026

ACT — National

Registration deadline

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

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State Assessments

October 12, 2026 – November 20, 2026

PreACT

Testing window

January 11, 2027 – March 12, 2027

WIDA ACCESS

Testing window

January 11, 2027 – March 12, 2027

WIDA Alternate ACCESS

Testing window

February 23, 2027 – March 5, 2027

ACT — Spring - Window 1

Testing window

March 9, 2027 – March 19, 2027

ACT — Spring - Window 2

Testing window

April 6, 2027 – April 16, 2027

ACT — Spring - Window 3

Testing window

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School Details

Address

1600 N Morris Street, Gastonia, NC 28052

Phone

(704)810-8816

Website

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District

Gaston County Schools

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2026-27

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