How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences | Highland Sch of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dallas, NC | Gastonia, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 174 | 538 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.8:1 | 13.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.7% | 31.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences | Highland Sch of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,190 | $12,190 |
| District | Gaston County Schools | Gaston County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences | Highland Sch of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50.6% | 60.8% |
| African American | 19.0% | 15.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% | 13.9% |
| Asian | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 4.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences | Highland Sch of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 13 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 77:1 | 268:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 5.3% | 8.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 11 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.