North Gaston High School

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Coordinates35°20′04″N 81°10′39″W / 35.33444°N 81.17750°W / 35.33444; -81.17750
Established1971 (55 years ago) (1971)
School districtGaston County Schools
CategoryPublic
North Gaston High School
Location
1133 Ratchford Drive

28034

United States
Coordinates35°20′04″N 81°10′39″W / 35.33444°N 81.17750°W / 35.33444; -81.17750
Information
Established1971 (55 years ago) (1971)
School districtGaston County Schools
CategoryPublic
CEEB code340965
PrincipalPage Willis
Teaching staff61.54 (FTE)[1]
Enrollment1,083 (2023–2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio17.60[1]
ColorsBlack and gold
  
Athletics conferenceBig South (3A)
Team nameWildcats
RivalsEast Gaston
Websitenorthgaston.gaston.k12.nc.us

North Gaston High School is a public high school in the Gaston County Schools school district located in Dallas, North Carolina, United States. Its attendance range covers the central portion of northern Gaston County and it also serves the communities of Ranlo, Hardins, High Shoals, Ashebrook Park, Spencer Mountain, and parts of North Gastonia, as well as the surrounding rural areas. Page Willis serves as principal, and Jesse Martin serves as athletic director.[2] Feeder middle schools are W.C. Friday and Holbrook.[3]

Principals

North Gaston opened shortly after the merger of Gastonia City Schools, Gaston County Schools, and Cherryville City Schools; replacing Dallas High School and serving the central portion of northern Gaston County. The building was constructed at a cost of $2.5 million, or $19.9 million in current value.[4]

  • John McClure (19711977)*
  • Milton Shellman (19771982)
  • James Costner (19821991)
  • William "Butch" Adams (19911994)
  • Steve Laws (19941997)
  • Charles Ashley (19972000)
  • Gary Short (20002002)
  • Christine Kisner (20022004)
  • Brent Boone (20042011)
  • Judy Moore (20112016)
  • George Conner (20162022)
  • Crystal Houser (20222024)
  • Page Willis (2024–present)

(*) Dallas High School principal (19681971)

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Notable alumni

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