Serving 1,318 students in grades 9-12, Gadsden City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Gadsden City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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Gadsden City High School's student population of 1,318 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Gadsden City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gadsden City High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#944 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
22%
11%
Black
45%
32%
White
31%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Gadsden City High School is ranked #944 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Gadsden City High School often compared to?
Gadsden City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Etowah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gadsden City High School?
The graduation rate of Gadsden City High School is 81%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Gadsden City High School?
1,318 students attend Gadsden City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Gadsden City High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gadsden City High School?
Gadsden City High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gadsden City High School offer ?
Gadsden City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gadsden City High School part of?
Gadsden City High School is part of Gadsden City School District.
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