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Bessemer City High — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Bessemer City, North Carolina|Gaston County Schools

Bessemer City, NC 28016

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School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
548
Student:Teacher
17.7:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Gaston County Schools
Econ. Disadvantaged
99.5%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
30-34%
Math Proficiency
35-39%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
Chronic Absenteeism
30.0%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
4 courses offered
15 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
22 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
25 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
109 test takers
Athletics
11 sports, 11 teams
100 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.7:1
Near average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
953
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
46.45
92% fully certified
Counselors
2
Psychologists
0.2
Social Workers
0.5
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Security Staff
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,190
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,450
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$13,039
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 25%State 55%Local 20%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$382,567
-0.8% 1yr+37.8% 5yr
Charlotte, NC metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
22.4%
Below 150% poverty line
5.0%
Unemployment rate
10.2%
Uninsured residents
12.4%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
4,557
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
4,371
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
1,676 (38%)
Other Health Impairment
849 (19%)
Autism
608 (14%)
Speech/Language Impairment
436 (10%)
Intellectual Disability
335 (8%)
Emotional Disturbance
79 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

590
Current enrollment
Stable(-6% 5yr)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bessemer City High

As of the most recent data, 548 students are enrolled at Bessemer City High. It is a High school within the local district.

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