Highland School of Technology

1600 North Morris St, Gastonia, NC 28052 | (704) 810-8818
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Student Enrollment: 570
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 570 high school students from grades 9-12
  • 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Yes
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 1600 N Morris Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
  • Principal or Admin: Mr Lee Dedmon
  • Fax: (704) 866-6105
  • Website: gaston.k12.nc.us
School Operational Details
  • Magnet School
Additional School Details
Date School Opened: 30-JUN-00
School Program Type: Magnet
School Calendar Description: Traditional
School Schedule: Block
Accreditation Status: Southern Association of Colleges
College Board Number: 341450
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 570
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 41.1
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.9
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 305 (53.5%)
  • Females: 265 (46.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 114 (20.0%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 38 (6.7%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 152 (26.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Highland School of Technology Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black11119.5%
Asian132.3%
Hispanic264.6%
White42073.7%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Highland School of Technology
  Number Percent
9th Grade14625.6%
10th Grade14525.4%
11th Grade13824.2%
12th Grade14124.7%
Graduation Information (2009)
Graduation Rate
School:
98.5%
District:
70.0%
State:
71.7%
Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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2 reviews for Highland School of Technology

  • Reviewed by Former Student on September 03, 2009
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • Going to Highland was the best choice I made in my entire life. I grew as a person there and I also met a lot of great people that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. The teachers care about their students not on a professional level but on a personal level.
  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on February 18, 2009
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • Excellant education institution from top to bottom

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