- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, NC
Gaston Early College High School
Federal NCES profile for Gaston Early College High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370162003217
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gaston Early College High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gaston Early College High School has class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gaston Early College High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Dallas, NC.
School address
District: Gaston County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370162003217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Gaston Early College High School held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 370162003217 · Dallas, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 23.5:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashbrook High (1,386 students)
Gaston Early College High School held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Gaston Early College High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ashbrook High
Ashbrook High
1,386 students
- Hunter Huss Hi
Hunter Huss High
1,165 students
- Forestview Hig
Forestview High
1,133 students
- North Gaston H
North Gaston High
1,061 students
- South Point Hi
South Point High
989 students
- This school 235
Gaston Early College High School
235 students
What this shows Gaston Early College High School reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gaston Early College High School compares
Gaston Early College High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 49% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 45% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 95% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,190
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
African American 13.6%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Gaston Early College High School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gaston County Schools reports $12,190 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gaston Early College High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrook High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunter Huss High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forestview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Gaston High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gaston Early College High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Dallas
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~235 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gaston Early College High School
How many students attend Gaston Early College High School?
Gaston Early College High School has 235 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, NC. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaston Early College High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaston Early College High School is 23.5:1, which is 49% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gaston Early College High School?
36.1% of students at Gaston Early College High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gaston Early College High School?
The largest demographic group at Gaston Early College High School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Dallas, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gaston Early College High School?
Gaston Early College High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gaston Early College High School rank among high schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Gaston Early College High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Dallas, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Gaston County Schools?
Besides Gaston Early College High School, Gaston County Schools also operates Ashbrook High (1,386 students), Hunter Huss High (1,165 students), and Forestview High (1,133 students). See the Gaston County Schools district page for the complete list.