Ashbrook High

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/ashbrook

1,386 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ashbrook High School, located on South New Hope Road in Gastonia, North Carolina, is a public secondary school serving the Gaston County community. As part of the Gaston County Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary education and career opportunities. The school fosters an environment focused on academic achievement, extracurricular engagement, and character development, aiming to prepare well-rounded citizens for success in a global society.

The school offers a diverse range of programs, including rigorous coursework, elective options, and various athletic and club activities that encourage school spirit and personal growth. By utilizing the resources of the Gaston County school system, Ashbrook High emphasizes both traditional instructional methods and modern educational technology to support its student body. For those seeking specific information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or current extracurricular offerings, the school’s official website serves as a primary hub for ongoing communication between the school, students, and their families.

1,386

Total Students

77.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ashbrook High
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	409
Black	625
Asian	25
Two or More	76
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
625 (45.1%)
Hispanic
409 (29.5%)
White
247 (17.8%)
Two or More
76 (5.5%)
Asian
25 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gaston County Schools
Phone:	(704)866-6600
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/ashbrook
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,383
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 415

Grade 10 366

Grade 11 318

Grade 12 287

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ashbrook High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	415
Grade 10	366
Grade 11	318
Grade 12	287

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ashbrook High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	664	47.9%
Male	722	52.1%

High School 9th - 12th