Academy Information

Gaston County’s first magnet high school and a 2017 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

Summer program offers meals for students

Gaston County Schools is providing its annual summer nutrition program at bus stops and various community sites throughout the county.

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IN PICTURES: Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremonies

We had a photographer at every graduation ceremony, and they captured some awesome moments that celebrate the Class of 2023.

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Seniors earn academic, perfect attendance honors

Gaston County Schools announces the seniors who earned valedictorian, salutatorian, and perfect attendance honors for 2023.

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High schools to conduct graduation ceremonies

It’s graduation time for the Class of 2023. More than 2,000 seniors will graduate from Gaston County Schools this year.

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Good News from Gaston County Schools, May

The Gaston County Board of Education received the following "good news" for the month of May 2023.

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Board of Education appoints interim superintendent

Dr. Stephen C. Laws will serve as interim superintendent while the Board of Education conducts a national search.

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