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Gaston College Preparatory

Charter | K, 5-12 | 688 students

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Posted October 20, 2011

My initial rating of GCP many years ago was a higher than it is now. My children no longer attend there, but I still have relatives that do. I am a former employee and a former parent. Through the years the school has changed a lot. The school is still competitive, but the public schools have stepped up their standards and teaching goals also. It comes down to personal choice. The bottom line is that ALL children everywhere needs to receive a good education.
—Submitted by Pamela Sessoms


Posted May 3, 2010

I am a grandparent and I have observed how well my grandchildren are learning and enjoying this first year at Kipp high school. I love the dedication of the teachers and they really push all the children toward gaining knowledge. I so appreciate this school.


Posted May 1, 2010

My little sister started this year!!!!!!She is now excited to go to school!No alarms needed to wake her!lol


Posted April 30, 2010

Gaston College Prep is a great school because of the wonderful and dedicated staff. The hard working students. It provides students with enrichment, exposure do things some students will not get the chance to experience. It gives students the chance to become more responsible and look to a bright and better future for themselves.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

Gaston College Prep has done for our children what other schools have not--expected the best. The kids strive to meet that expectation. Great staff and hard working kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

The school not only teaches academics - it teaches how to suceed! My child has become more confident and sure of her abilities since she has been going to KIPP:GCP.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

I love GCP it is preparing my child for the future and showing her how to be responible for her actions
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

I love Gaston College Prep because of the focus on education and college. It also teaches discipline and good study habits that can be used in everyday life and situations.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

The faculty and staff provides a great foundation for college success.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

This school has made quite a difference in my children. One is very independent and the other is less so. Both have found what they need at the school. The independent child has found the challenges he needs. My other child has developed the vocabulary and thought processes to increase her self-expression and indepedence. I also like the teacher's broad range of backgrounds. My children enjoy their school experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

I appreciate the overwhelming dedication the teachers have for the children and for the profession!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

Why do you love Gaston College Prep? It is not like most schools here they give our kids exposure to places and things that many of them would never get at a regular school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2010

This school is exellent any one can attend and it will teach your child great resprect.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 23, 2009

The school can speak for itself...all of the Pride of 2009 got into college...no other school here or in the near by counties can come close to this....when I say got into college, they not only got in to the one of their choice most of these students were accepted into two or more
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2009

Kipp GCP/Pride High is an okay school I've attended it since the 6th grade and I still don't it. the teachers try to bring the students down most of the teachers at the highschool act as if they don't know how to teach and a wide percentage of the students can care less about school and work its a mess. We are an extrodinary school... extra ordinary.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 8, 2008

I am a sophmore at KPHS i however went to GCP from 5-8th grade. There were times when I said that I was ready to leave or that it was to stressful for me to handle. I finally realize that it was the best for me. I could have gone to Warren County High but I wouldn't have made the friends that I did. I wouldn't have the support and love that I do. We do have the normal high school drama and the few people that don't like each other. But all in all we are a family and when my family was fallen apart my KPHS family was pickin me up. You can bash them or say they go to school to long and have to much homework , but in the end I don't know where i would be without them today.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 25, 2008

I'm a parent and I'm just thrilled with the individualized attention given to my son by the staff at GCP. I appreciate most the lines of communication I have with not only the teachers but with the principal directly.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2008

i am a student at gaston college prep and my fist year there was awsome you don't just meet friends you experience new oppertunities that may never come again. I deeply recommend this school. go 2013
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 16, 2008

i am a student at GCP . a member of the pride of 2013 . i reccomend GCP to anyone who wants a bright future and can handle a challenge .
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 25, 2007

I loved GCP since the moment I stepped into the building. The teachers are interesting and really care about students. I learned so much, not only academically but also about social issues around the world. After graduation from GCP, I continued on to their high school, KIPP Pride High School. Here the teachers have a lot of trust in the students and there are so many opportunities for those who want them. Unfortunately I was only at KPHS for two years because with the help of Ms. Sanborn, who continued to believe in me even when I didn t, I was accepted to NCSSM (The North Carolina School of Science and Math), at which I'm currently a junior. KPHS is an academically rigorous school, but your children will gain much more than just an education by being constantly surrounded by outstanding students and amazing teachers, (not to mention an exceptional principal!) :)
—Submitted by a student


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
84%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
73%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students83%
Female87%
Male77%
Black81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities63%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English84%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female76%
Male64%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled students74%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English72%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities88%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English92%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students>95%
Female93%
Male>95%
Black94%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities>95%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities63%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English90%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male94%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities>95%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female90%
Male88%
Black88%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities75%
Non-disabled students90%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English89%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students>95%
Female95%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities>95%
Non-disabled students95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female92%
Male79%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students88%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English85%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students>95%
Female92%
Male>95%
Black94%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities>95%
Non-disabled students95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
85%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 82% in 2011.

11 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 83% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%
Civics and Economics

The state average for Civics and Economics was 80% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
>95%
English I

The state average for English I was 83% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
>95%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
United States History

The state average for United States History was 82% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students86%
Female92%
Male81%
Black84%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities86%
Non-disabled students86%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English86%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Biology

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Proficient in English>95%
Academically giftedn/a

English I

All Students94%
Female94%
Male95%
Black94%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities89%
Non-disabled students95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 87% 31%
White 11% 54%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Hispanic 0% 11%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 62%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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320 Pleasant Hill Road
Gaston, NC 27832
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Phone: (252) 308-6932

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