ALHighATSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Gadsden City High School — School Profile & District Info
High|Gadsden, Alabama|Gadsden City
Gadsden, AL 35904
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,309
Student:Teacher
15.6:1
Locale
Urban
District
Gadsden CityEcon. Disadvantaged
76.0%
Phone
(256)543-3614School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
24%
13th percentile in AL
Math Proficiency
17%
40th percentile in AL
Graduation Rate
87%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.9%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
11 courses offered
182 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
26 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
571 test takers
Athletics
23 sports, 48 teams
799 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.8:1
Near average in ALTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,456
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
98.5
86% fully certified
Counselors
4
Social Workers
1
Nurses
2
School Resource Officers
2
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,509
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,847
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$15,216
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 28%State 52%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
804
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
771
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
59%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
415 (54%)
Speech/Language Impairment
93 (12%)
Autism
79 (10%)
Other Health Impairment
73 (9%)
Intellectual Disability
45 (6%)
Emotional Disturbance
22 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,361
Current enrollment
Stable(-4% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Gadsden City High School
As of the most recent data, 1,309 students are enrolled at Gadsden City High School. It is a High school within Gadsden City.
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