Ashbrook High School is a public high school in the Gaston County Schools public school district located in Gastonia, North Carolina. The school was the result of the merger of two former senior high schools, Holbrook Senior High and Ashley Senior High. The first class graduated in 1971.
Serving 1,341 students in grades 9-12, Ashbrook High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashbrook High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ashbrook High School's student population of 1,341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1970
Colors
White, Kelly green
School Rankings
Ashbrook High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashbrook High School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1273 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
28%
21%
Black
43%
25%
White
21%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Greenwave
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashbrook High School's ranking?
Ashbrook High School is ranked #1273 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ashbrook High School often compared to?
Ashbrook High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hunter Huss High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ashbrook High School?
The graduation rate of Ashbrook High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ashbrook High School?
1,341 students attend Ashbrook High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ashbrook High School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashbrook High School?
Ashbrook High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ashbrook High School offer ?
Ashbrook High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashbrook High School part of?
Ashbrook High School is part of Gaston County Schools School District.
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