Entrance Criteria

  • All students in the Class of 2029 must meet the following criteria to be included in the lottery process:

    • Student and parent/legal guardian must reside in Gaston County.
    • 7th grade Math EOG score at Level III/IV/V
    • 7th grade Reading EOG score at Level III/IV/V
    • 7th grade overall "C" or 70 minimum average
    • Good standing in Conduct for 7th grade
    • Good standing in Attendance for 7th grade (medical exceptions are considered)
    • Application (submitted) online
    • Non-私人影院 applicants must submit a copy of the following documents to determine initial elgibility:
      • 7th grade attendance records
      • 7th grade final report card
      • Complete and return the Discipline Information Request to Highland School of Technology
      • 7th grade Reading and Math EOG scores at Level III/IV/V
      • For students who have not taken a N.C. 7th grade EOG test
        • Students must take a released N.C. Math and Reading EOG at the 7th grade level and score at Level III/IV/V
        • If you need to take one or both assessments, secure your testing dates .
          • Reading Assessment: March 25 and March 27
          • Math Assessment: March 31 and April 4 


    Requirements for Admission

    Students must meet these criteria to receive final acceptance or to remain on the waiting list.

    • Students and parent/legal guardian must maintain residency in Gaston County
    • 8th grade Math EOG score at Level III/IV/V or 8th grade Math 1 EOC score at Level III/IV/V
    • 8 grade Reading EOG score at Level III/IV/V
    • 8th grade overall "C" or 790 minimum average
    • Good standing in Conduct for 8th grade
    • Good standing in Attendance for 8th grade (medical exceptions are considered)
    • Non-私人影院 applicants must submit the following to determine final acceptance:
      • 8th grade attendance records
      • 8th grade final report card
      • Complete and return the Discipline Information Request to Highland School of Technology
      • 8th grade Reading and Math EOG Scores at Level III/IV/V
      • For students who have not taken a N.C. 8th Grade EOG test
        • Students must take a released N.C. Math and Reading EOG at the 8th grade level and score at Level III/IV/V.
        • Highland will contact you regarding setting up testing late May/early June. Testing must occur for final acceptance or to remain on the waiting list.