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#17 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 1% in state

Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12

High School · Gilbert Unified District (4239) · Gilbert, AZ

A Gilbert Unified District (4239) high school where students score 43 points above what's typical for similar communities.

55 N GREENFIELD RD, Gilbert, AZ 85234

  • Math 88% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 94% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency88% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency94% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency91% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+43.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation53.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$10,928
Chronic Absenteeism9.9%

Students at Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency88%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency94%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 91% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
ELA
95%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2015
ELA
82%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
80%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
80%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
88%
ELA
94%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gilbert), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$118,012

Median home value

$488,600

Median rent

$1,971/mo

College educated

45.9%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85234; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
53.2% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
6 boys'·8 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pathways SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–120.6 mi117Compare →
Eduprize School GilbertCharter · enrollment unverified7.4K–121.2 mi1,371Compare →
Evit - Gilbert High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.7 mi1Compare →
Gilbert High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.37–121.7 mi2,334Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Gilbert Unified District (4239)

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#1 of 38
District spending per student
$10,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 is listed in Gilbert Unified District (4239); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12

Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 is a public high school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Gilbert Unified District (4239), serving approximately 583 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12

What grades does Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 serve?

Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12?

Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 has an enrollment of approximately 583 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12?

The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 rank in AZ?

Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 ranks #17 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12's MySchoolScout rating?

Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 a charter school?

No, Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 a Title I school?

No, Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
583
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 85234)
49,040
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
36.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85234; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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