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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GASTON COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 370162000668

Bessemer City High

119 Yellow Jacket Lane, Bessemer City, NC 28016 · (704)836-9601 · Gaston County
GRADES 09–12HIGH22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL566 STUDENTS
SUBSCRIBERS
0
Enrollment
566
High
Student : Teacher
18.0:1
32 FTE teachers
Free / Reduced Lunch
80%
452 students
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
190
Grade 10
158
Grade 11
102
Grade 12
116
Student demographics
White
46%
Hispanic
20%
Black
28%
Asian
0%
Two+
5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
51%
Female
49%

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Quick facts

School name
Bessemer City High
District
Gaston County Schools
Address
119 Yellow Jacket Lane, Bessemer City, NC 28016
Phone
(704)836-9601
County
Gaston County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
566
Teachers (FTE)
32
Student–teacher ratio
18.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
452 (80%)
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
370162000668
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Frequently asked questions

About Bessemer City High
How many students attend Bessemer City High?
Bessemer City High enrolls approximately 566 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Bessemer City High serve?
Bessemer City High serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bessemer City High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Bessemer City High is approximately 18.0:1 (32 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Bessemer City High?
At Bessemer City High, the student body is approximately 46% White, 20% Hispanic, 28% Black, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Bessemer City High?
Bessemer City High is overseen by Gaston County Schools in Gaston County.
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