Gadsden City High School in Gadsden, AL

At a glance

Reported students

1,361

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

78.97

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Alabama high enrollment

89th percentile

Compared with 314 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

339.5

Gadsden City High School: 1,361 reported students.

State peer staffing position

52nd percentile

17.2:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,321
Teachers (FTE): 98.5
Student–teacher ratio: 13.4:1

What the reported data says about Gadsden City High School

Gadsden City High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Gadsden. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Gadsden City. NCES reports 1,361 students for 2024–25.

Among 314 high schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 525.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, close to the Alabama median of 17.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (45.3%) and White (29.9%). English learners represent 6.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Gadsden City High School

1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 78.97 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 6.7%
Students with disabilities: 15.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 68.9%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
Nurses (FTE): 2
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White29.9%
Hispanic22.1%
Black45.3%
Asian1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

11 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

C I T Y Program

High · Grades 06–12

Enrollment not reported

Downtown Educational Center

High · Grades 06–12

Enrollment not reported

Gadsden Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

438 reported students

Adams Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

433 reported students

W E Striplin Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

400 reported students

Floyd Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

384 reported students

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Public schools near Gadsden City High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Downtown Educational Center High · Gadsden City	06–12	—	2.4 mi
C I T Y Program High · Gadsden City	06–12	—	2.8 mi
Career Technical Center High · Etowah County	09–12	—	3.9 mi
Etowah High School High · Attalla City	09–12	453	4.2 mi
Southside High School High · Etowah County	09–12	825	5.2 mi
Glencoe High School High · Etowah County	09–12	300	6.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Gadsden City High School

What grades does Gadsden City High School serve?

Gadsden City High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Gadsden City.

How many students attend Gadsden City High School?

Gadsden City High School reported 1,361 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 314 Alabama high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,321 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Gadsden City High School?

The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 1,361 students and 78.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 17.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Gadsden City High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Gadsden City High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gadsden City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Gadsden City High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

68.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Gadsden City High School in?

Gadsden City High School is part of Gadsden City, based in Gadsden, AL, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Gadsden City High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Downtown Educational Center (2.4 mi), C I T Y Program (2.8 mi), Career Technical Center (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.