High Schools in Gadsden

The Gadsden area of Florida is home to two high schools: Gadsden County High School and Gadsden Technical College. While both schools serve the Gadsden district, they have significantly different performance metrics and student populations.

Gadsden County High School is the larger of the two, with an enrollment of over 1,000 students. However, the school struggles academically, with proficiency rates well below the state average in subjects like Algebra, Geometry, and English Language Arts. The school also has an alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate of 73.7%, which likely contributes to the low performance. Demographically, the school serves a predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student population, with 92.25% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

In contrast, Gadsden Technical College has a much smaller enrollment of just 10 students. While the data is limited, the school appears to have a more balanced racial makeup and a lower free/reduced lunch rate of 50%. Notably, the school has a 0.0% chronic absenteeism rate, suggesting it may be providing a more engaging and supportive learning environment for its students. However, without more information about the school's educational approach and offerings, it is difficult to determine why its enrollment is so low compared to the larger Gadsden district.