North Gaston High School

North Gaston High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1133 Ratchford Rd,  Dallas, NC
Gaston County Schools
3.7
2.7
1,114 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
George Conner
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
520
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
38.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
282:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.9%
Female
45.1%
White
48.9%
Black
23.8%
Hispanic
20.5%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 194 Students
Western Carolina University 145 Students
Appalachian State University 141 Students
North Carolina State University 119 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 110 Students
Gaston College 95 Students
Gardner-Webb University 92 Students
East Carolina University 89 Students
Wingate University 75 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 70 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 58 Students
Biology 46 Students
Business 42 Students
Psychology 42 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Physical Therapy 18 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 18 Students
Computer Science 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 144 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/26/2024
The experience has been great, I've always had pretty good teachers who actually care about my future. Athletics aren't great, but the games are still always really fun. I wouldn't trade my highschool experience for anything. GO WILDCATS!!
4.0 Senior
11/10/2022
I think that I have received the education from some teachers that I deserve. Some teachers on the other hand have not been the best. I think we have a great principle. I have made great memories here and have enjoyed being a cheerleader. Overall, I rate our school a 4.
3.0 Senior
3/10/2021
It was an alright school and it did have some good programs. I met some really cool teachers and took classes I relatively enjoyed. But other than that it's a pretty average school.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/12/2016
There are a small portion of African American teachers. Minority students are not treated fairly.Some teachers are not dedicated to teaching students and do not promptly follow up with parents regarding concerns. The administrators to include principal and assistant principals tends to take the teac...
5.0 student
8/25/2014
It is a lovely school. All the teachers are nice. I haven't seen a lot of bullying.
4.0 parent
10/21/2013
Overall great school. Has lot of caring teachers that do more than they have to do. My child has Autism so I believe for the most part he gets an equal opportunity to learn and do the things all the other children get to do. Most staff are caring and want my child to be successful.
4.0 parent
9/22/2010
In response to the review on June 13, 2010...North Gaston and Mr. Boone must be doing something right. They are a school of distinction this year. My son is a senior and has always had teachers willing to work with him, and an administrative staff that has always looked out for his best interest. I...

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