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Gaston County Schools

Welcome to our School Choice/Magnet Schools webpage!

Learn About School Choice in Gaston County Schools

School Choice Programs

Here is a list of our 22 school choice/magnet school programs. Click on the title to learn about each program.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gifted and Talented Academy @ Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
Hawks Nest STEAM Academy
Leadership Academy @ Costner Elementary School
Performing Arts Academy @ Pinewood Elementary School

MIDDLE SCHOOL
Career Academy @ Southwest Middle School
Career Academy @ York Chester Middle School
Gifted and Talented Academy @ Cramerton Middle School
Leadership Academy @ W.C. Friday Middle School
Public Service Academy @ John Chavis Middle School
STEAM Academy @ Stanley Middle School
Technology and Industrial Engineering Academy @ Bessemer City Middle School

HIGH SCHOOL
Career Academy @ Hunter Huss High School
Collegiate Prep Academy @ Forestview High School
Gaston Early College High School
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences
Highland School of Technology
iAccelerate Academy @ Ashbrook High School
Leadership Academy @ North Gaston High School
Health Sciences Academy @ East Gaston High School
Public Service Academy @ Cherryville High School
Technology and Industrial Engineering Academy @ Bessemer City High School

ONLINE LEARNING
Gaston County Virtual Academy (all grade levels)

Our Academy Programs

Submit an Online Application

We will begin accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic year in January. Check back soon for an update!

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Radio Interview

We had an opportunity to talk with WCSL 92.9 FM/1590 AM about School Choice in Gaston County Schools. Listen to our interview, which begins at the 0:34 mark.

Radio Commercial

Listen to our school choice commercial that is airing on KTC Broadcasting.

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