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ASchoolGrades
514
Enrollment
56%
Proficiency
Steady
3-Year Growth
83%
Grad Rate

Performance Overview

Academic Proficiency
56%
Students meeting grade-level standards
3-Year Growth
+3
Proficiency change over 3 years
Graduation Rate
83%
Students graduating within 4 years
Resource Access
53/100
Advanced courses, tech, support services

About This School

Highland Sch of Technology is a high school located in Gastonia, North Carolina. The school serves 514 students in grades 9-12.

With a DataScore of 60/100 (C), Highland Sch of Technology performs at the state average for North Carolina. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.

28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.

Frequently Asked Questions

Highland Sch of Technology has a DataScore of 60/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), graduation rate (20%), and resource access (15%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.

Highland Sch of Technology has 514 students enrolled in grades 9-12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1.

Highland Sch of Technology has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +3.

The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.

Highland Sch of Technology is part of the Gaston County Schools in Gastonia, North Carolina. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.

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DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.