publichighGrade 9-12

Bessemer City High

119 Yellow Jacket Lane, Bessemer City, NC 28016, United States

+1 (704) 836-9601

http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/bchigh

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Bessemer City High Overview

About This School

Bessemer City High is a public high in Bessemer City, North Carolina, serving 590 students in grades 9-12. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1 with 31 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $36,697, while the school provides guidance through a ratio of 295 students per counselor. Students at Bessemer City High represent a diverse demographic, consisting of 44% White, 25% Black, 24% Hispanic, and 6% students of two or more races. The student body is composed of 53% male and 47% female.

590

Total Students

Grade 9-12

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

31 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Gaston County

Students per Counselor

295:1

Bessemer City High Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.4:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

295

Students per Counselor

Bessemer City High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$36,697

City Avg: $36,697

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio18:1

Students per Counselor295:1

Bessemer City High Student Demographics

Student Body

52.88%

Male

47.12%

Female

Total Enrollment: 590 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White43.9%

Hispanic24.41%

Asian0.34%

Black25.08%

Two or More Races5.93%

Native American0.34%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bessemer City High

Q: What is Bessemer City High?

A: Bessemer City High is a high public located in Bessemer City.

Q: How many students attend Bessemer City High?

A: Bessemer City High has approximately 590 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Bessemer City High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Bessemer City High is 18:1.

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Detailed Information about Bessemer City High

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Bessemer City High - Bessemer City, NC

Quick Facts about Bessemer City High
School Name	Bessemer City High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	119 Yellow Jacket Lane, Bessemer City, NC 28016, Bessemer City, NC
County	Gaston County
Phone	+1 (704) 836-9601
Total Students	590
Student-Teacher Ratio	18:1
Full-Time Teachers	31
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Bessemer City High

What is Bessemer City High?

Bessemer City High is a high public located in Bessemer City.

How many students attend Bessemer City High?

Bessemer City High has approximately 590 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bessemer City High?

The student-teacher ratio at Bessemer City High is 18:1.

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