North Gaston High School is a public high school in the Gaston County Schools school district located in Dallas, North Carolina, United States. Its attendance range covers the central portion of northern Gaston County and it also serves the communities of Ranlo, Hardins, High Shoals, Ashebrook Park, Spencer Mountain, and parts of North Gastonia, as well as the surrounding rural areas. Page Willis serves as principal, and Jesse Martin serves as athletic director.[2] Feeder middle schools are W.C. Friday and Holbrook.[3]
| North Gaston High School | |
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1133 Ratchford Drive 28034 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°20′04″N 81°10′39″W / 35.33444°N 81.17750°W |
| Information | |
| Established | 1971 |
| School district | Gaston County Schools |
| Category | Public |
| CEEB code | 340965 |
| Principal | Page Willis |
| Staff | 54.99 (FTE)[1] |
| Enrollment | 1,134 (2022–2023)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20.62[1] |
| Color(s) | Black and gold |
| Athletics conference | Big South (3A) |
| Team name | Wildcats |
| Rivals | East Gaston |
| Website | gaston |
History
editNorth Gaston opened shortly after the merger of Gastonia City Schools, Gaston County Schools, and Cherryville City Schools; replacing Dallas High School and serving the central portion of northern Gaston County. The building was constructed at a cost of $2.5 million, or $18.8 million in current value.[4]
Principals
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(*) Dallas High School principal (1968–1971)
Facilities
editSituated on 100 acres of land, the original single building was joined by a separate new classroom wing and a second gymnasium some years later.[4]
Notable alumni
edit- Jake Buchanan, MLB pitcher[5]
- Duane Ross, track and field Olympian[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c "North Gaston High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ "Staff Directory". Gaston County Schools. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ "North Gaston High School". homesnap.com. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
- ^ a b "History". Gaston County Schools. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
- ^ Jake Buchanan - The Baseball Cube. The Baseball Cube. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
- ^ Duane Ross Bio. NCATAggies.com. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
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