Serving 794 students in grades 8-12, East Gadsden High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 12% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
794 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)12%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)23%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
84%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)60-64%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Gadsden High School?
The graduation rate of East Gadsden High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 83%.
How many students attend East Gadsden High School?
794 students attend East Gadsden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of East Gadsden High School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Gadsden High School?
East Gadsden High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Gadsden High School offer ?
East Gadsden High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is East Gadsden High School part of?
East Gadsden High School is part of Gadsden School District.
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