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School Comparison

Highland School of Technology
vs.
Gaston Early College High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Highland School of Technology
Gaston Early College High School
  • Gaston Early College High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Highland School of Technology (228 vs. 62).
  • Highland School of Technology reported a higher gifted & talented than Gaston Early College High School (227 vs. 76).
  • Highland School of Technology reported a higher graduating cohort than Gaston Early College High School (131 vs. 44).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Highland School of Technology reported a higher chronically absent students than Gaston Early College High School (41 vs. 10).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Highland School of Technology reported a higher graduating cohort than Gaston Early College High School (131 vs. 44).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Gaston Early College High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Highland School of Technology (228 vs. 62).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Highland School of Technology reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Gaston Early College High School (22 vs. 6).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Highland School of Technology reported a higher students per counselor than Gaston Early College High School (267.5:1 vs. 236:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Highland School of Technology

2 metrics were reported by Highland School of Technology. Comparable data for Gaston Early College High School is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
13
AP enrollment
163

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Highland School of Technology
$12,189.66
Gaston Early College High School
$12,189.66
Local revenue share
Highland School of Technology
20.1%
Gaston Early College High School
20.1%
State revenue share
Highland School of Technology
55.4%
Gaston Early College High School
55.4%
Federal revenue share
Highland School of Technology
24.6%
Gaston Early College High School
24.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Highland School of Technology
28.7%
Gaston Early College High School
28.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Gaston County
$65,472
Gaston County
$65,472
Poverty rate
Gaston County
12.8%
Gaston County
12.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Gaston County
26%
Gaston County
26%
Unemployment rate
Gaston County
3.7%
Gaston County
3.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.