Gilbert High School
Gilbert High School serves 2,050 students in grades 8-12.
Gilbert High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Gilbert High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Gilbert High School's student population of 2,050 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 2,050 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 113 teachers |
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School Rankings
Gilbert High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Gilbert High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #590 out of 2120 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 63% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.65 |
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Graduation Rate | 93% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gilbert Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gilbert High School is Evit - Gilbert High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Gilbert Global Academy Junior High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilbert Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 145 students10
0.3 miles
862 E. Elloit Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(602) 953-2933 0.3 K-6 145 - Gilbert Mesquite Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 584 students10
0.5 miles
1000 E. Mesquite Street
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3300 0.5 PK-6 584 - Gilbert Patterson Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 570 students10
1.0 miles
1211 E. Guadalupe Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-3300 1 PK-6 570 - Gilbert Burk Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 354 students10
1.1 miles
545 N. Burk St.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 926-3816 1.1 PK-6 354 - Gilbert Sonoma Ranch Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 454 students10
1.2 miles
601 North Key Biscayne
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-3300 1.2 PK-6 454
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