Gardendale High School
Gardendale High School (GHS) is a public high school located in the Birmingham, Alabama suburb of Gardendale. It is currently operated by the Jefferson County Board of Education. GHS was established in 1956 as a result of population growth in the area. Until this time, local students mostly attended Mortimer Jordan High School in nearby Morris.
| Gardendale High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
800 Main Street 35071 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1956 |
| School district | Jefferson County Board of Education |
| CEEB code | 011208 |
| Principal | Shelton Dukes |
| Faculty | 55.00 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,076 (2018–19) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 19.56 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Maroon and gray |
| Athletics | AHSAA Class 6A |
| Nickname | Rockets |
| Feeder schools | Bragg Middle School |
| Website | www |
The school mascot/nickname is "Rockets." The name was chosen by vote of the first student body in school history and was chosen to honor the U.S. Space and Rocket program, which at the time was actively pursuing the goal of placing a man on the moon. The school colors are maroon and gray.
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