Hunter Huss High

1518 Edgefield Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28052

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/huss

1,165 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hunter Huss High School, located in Gastonia, North Carolina, is a public secondary school serving the Gaston County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter higher education, the military, or the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering a variety of core curriculum classes alongside opportunities for extracurricular involvement to foster student growth and school spirit.

The school is known for its commitment to maintaining a supportive environment that values diversity and student achievement. By leveraging resources provided by the Gaston County School System, Hunter Huss High offers various athletic programs, clubs, and elective courses designed to help students discover their interests and talents. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school’s academic calendar, athletic schedules, or specific district policies, the official school website serves as the primary hub for communication between the administration, students, and parents.

1,165

Total Students

61.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hunter Huss High
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	403
Black	488
Asian	3
Two or More	50
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Black
488 (41.9%)
Hispanic
403 (34.6%)
White
214 (18.4%)
Two or More
50 (4.3%)
American Indian
6 (0.5%)
Asian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)866-6610
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/huss
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,162
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 9 321

Grade 10 331

Grade 11 263

Grade 12 250

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hunter Huss High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	321
Grade 10	331
Grade 11	263
Grade 12	250

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hunter Huss High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	580	49.8%
Male	585	50.2%

High School 9th - 12th