Gadsden City High School

Gadsden City High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1917 Black Creek Pky,  Gadsden, AL
Gadsden City Schools
3.9
3.3
1,309 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Keith Blackwell
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
21%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
84
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
44.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
47.7%
State Average
27.8%
Science
40.1%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
330:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Black
44.8%
White
30.8%
Hispanic
21.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Two or more races
1.3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Jacksonville State University 347 Students
The University of Alabama 278 Students
Auburn University 264 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 252 Students
Gadsden State Community College 180 Students
Troy University 172 Students
University of South Alabama 154 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 146 Students
Alabama A&M University 132 Students
Alabama State University 100 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 129 Students
Business 61 Students
Biology 58 Students
Psychology 44 Students
Computer Science 42 Students
Physical Therapy 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Accounting 24 Students
Finance 20 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 175 Reviews
5.0 Alum
6/27/2023
It was unforgettable the friends I made at this school and coaches I met. This school made me a better person
4.0 Senior
5/12/2022
I would like for the administration to be more involved with students attendance. More security to help protect the students and faculty.
4.0 Senior
1/22/2021
I came from a very small school so academically this school has a lot more opportunities. After the pandemic started, they haven't done a wonderful job at classes be taught, but they are trying.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 6 Reviews
2.0 other
11/4/2023
I am a graduate from 22’. I do not agree that Gadsden City High School is a good school. We are undereducated. I was home schooled until high school, and I knew everything being taught for over the first two years of high school. Not only are we undereducated, but I have been a victim of sexual assa...
5.0 parent
1/28/2017
My experience with GCHS has been great so far--it's early yet, but I will say my son and i were received warmly, in spite of arriving with known past issues. We are not a part of this city's upper echelon(far from it) but Mr. Hines, the administrator, Mrs. Raspberry, guidance counselor, Coach Huff--...
2.0 other
7/1/2015
This school is horrible! The teachers don't have control over their classrooms, and the principals don't punish the kids that misbehave and constantly cause trouble!! In School Suspensionb (ISS) is a joke! Instead of the students being punished in ISS the students in ISS sit on their phones and slee...
5.0 student
4/17/2013
As a student at Gadsden City High that will be graduating in May, I can say that my experience here at GCHS has truly been a pleasure. No matter what kind of student you are, you can find your place at Gadsden City. Academics are stressed through the many AP classes that are available. Also you can...

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Gadsden City High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Gadsden, AL, in the Gadsden neighborhood, and is served by the Gadsden City Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 1,309 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 21% are proficient in reading. Gadsden City High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $146,381. Discover additional schools in the area, like Gadsden City Alt School, Etowah Co Spec Ed Learning Center, C I T Y Program, and more. Learn more about what Gadsden has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gadsden City High School.

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