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Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
261:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.4%
Female
47.8%
White
74.7%
Hispanic
17.1%
Two or more races
3.7%
Black
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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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.
Oregon State University47 Students
University of Oregon34 Students
Portland Community College30 Students
Portland State University28 Students
Pacific University Oregon28 Students
Western Oregon University27 Students
Linfield University23 Students
George Fox University15 Students
University of Portland13 Students
Willamette University13 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology11 Students
Business10 Students
Nursing9 Students
Computer Science8 Students
Psychology6 Students
Education6 Students
Chemistry6 Students
Political Science and Government5 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology4 Students
Photography4 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.571 Reviews
4.0Senior
12/24/2023
I would like to see a change in the cafeteria food and elective choices. The best parts of Gaston highschool is the parent involvement and school activities. The worst part of Gaston Highschool is cafeteria food and our music and arts programs.
1.0Parent
8/7/2021
Filled with uneducated white people who are already alcoholics by the age of 15... teachers also don't care about the students problems/concerns. AP classes taught here are never good and never actually prepare you for the test. Teachers give you a slideshow to copy down notes of, but no actual engaging or helpful assignments. Students are homophobic, racist, ableist all of that... The boys here try to act tough and funny when their humor is boring and basic. so. not good for people who want funny friends ...... no actual clubs there too.
5.0Senior
9/26/2019
I transfered to Gaston high school my sophomore year and was welcomed with open arms. Throughout my time at Gaston, I have learned that this school is very different from most. Gaston is a family. I came from a significantly larger school than Gaston, and was pleasantly surprise by the love I received from the community and the school, a love that most people can't receive at larger schools.
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