Academy Information

Gaston County’s first magnet high school and a 2017 and 2023 National Blue Ribbon School award winner, Highland is a world-class school that prepares students for a world-class future. Students complete courses in one of three academies: Health Sciences; Business, Legal, and Information Sciences; and Manufacturing/Engineering Technology and Graphics.

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Events

District News

High schools to conduct graduation ceremonies

It’s graduation time for the Class of 2025. More than 2,000 seniors will graduate from Gaston County Schools this year.

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Awards presented to ‘Of the Year’ winners

Gaston County Schools is proud to announce its “Of the Year” award recipients for the 2025-2026 academic year.

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School classes honor the Board of Education

In observance of School Board Recognition Month, elementary school classes “adopted” members of the Board of Education.

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Good News from Gaston County Schools, April

The Gaston County Board of Education received the following "good news" for the month of April 2025.

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Fundraising for the United Way exceeds expectations

Our students, employees, and parents raised a record amount to support education, health, and financial stability programs.

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Students selected for N.C. Governor’s School

Fifteen students have been selected to attend the 2025 session of the prestigious North Carolina Governor’s School.

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