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Gaston High School — School Calendar 2026-27
High|Gadsden, Alabama|Etowah County
Gadsden, AL 35901
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Upcoming Events
Sep
11
Fri
Progress ReportsEventDistrict-wide
Sep
30
Wed
Professional Development Day-Early Release for StudentsStaff DayDistrict-wide
No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.
Oct
6
Tue
ECBOE Board MeetingEventDistrict-wide
Oct
12
Mon
Fall Break for StudentsBreakDistrict-wide
Oct
12
Mon
Fall Break for EmployeesBreakDistrict-wide
Oct
14
Wed
Professional Development Exchange Day #1Staff DayDistrict-wide
No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.
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School Profile
Grades
7–12
Enrollment
362
Student:Teacher
19.1:1
Locale
Rural
District
Etowah CountyEcon. Disadvantaged
74.6%
Phone
(256)547-8828School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
40-44%
Math Proficiency
6-9%
Graduation Rate
>=90%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.0%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Dual Enrollment
15 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
40 test takers
Athletics
10 sports, 10 teams
196 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.4:1
Near average in ALTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
335
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
23.15
87% fully certified
Counselors
1
Nurses
0.5
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,215
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,340
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$12,974
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 17%State 63%Local 20%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$178,996
+3.2% 1yr+31.6% 5yr
Gadsden, AL metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
27.3%
Below 150% poverty line
6.2%
Unemployment rate
11.7%
Uninsured residents
14.0%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,480
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,424
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
706 (50%)
Other Health Impairment
233 (16%)
Autism
199 (14%)
Speech/Language Impairment
137 (10%)
Intellectual Disability
59 (4%)
Emotional Disturbance
15 (1%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
380
Current enrollment
Stable(+9% 5yr)Coming Up
Fri, Sep 11, 2026
Progress Reports
EventWed, Sep 30, 2026
Professional Development Day-Early Release for Students
No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.
Staff DayTue, Oct 6, 2026
ECBOE Board Meeting
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Etowah County. Gaston High School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day Holiday-Schools ClosedDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | ECBOE Board MeetingDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | Progress ReportsDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Professional Development Day-Early Release for StudentsDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | ECBOE Board MeetingDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Fall Break for StudentsDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Fall Break for EmployeesDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Professional Development Exchange Day #1District-wide |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Report CardsDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | ECBOE Board MeetingDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day Holiday-No SchoolDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | Progress ReportsDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break-No SchoolDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | ECBOE Board MeetingDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Break Holiday-No SchoolDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Winter Break Holiday-No SchoolDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Professional Development Exchange Day #3District-wide |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Winter Break Holiday for StudentsDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Professional Development DayDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | Students Return - 2nd SemesterDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | Report CardsDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King\, Jr. Holiday-No SchoolDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | Progress ReportsDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Professional Development Exchange Day #2District-wide |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents Day Holiday-No School for StudentsDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 | Report CardsDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | Spring Break-No SchoolDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | Progress ReportDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | Professional Development-Early Student ReleaseDistrict-wide |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | Report CardsDistrict-wide |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | Last Day for StudentsDistrict-wide |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Professional Development DayDistrict-wide |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day Holiday-ECBOE ClosedDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 | Juneteenth Holiday-ECBOE ClosedDistrict-wide |
Showing 34 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Gaston High School
Gaston High School has a total enrollment of 362 students and serves grades High. The school is part of Etowah County in Gadsden, AL.
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