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#614 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 31% in state

Gilbert High School

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

A Gilbert Unified District (4239) high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1101 E ELLIOT RD, Gilbert, AZ 85234

  • Math 58% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2022)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation19%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$10,928
Chronic Absenteeism45.6%

Students at Gilbert High School score 56% 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 Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 56% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Gilbert High School 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • 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 offeredIB Programme
19% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·50 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
8 boys'·12 girls'·39 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
Evit - Gilbert High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi1Compare →
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12Enrollment path unverified9.47–121.7 mi583Compare →
Gps Global AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.9K–121.7 mi249Compare →
Desert Hills High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.89–121.9 mi245Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Gilbert Unified District (4239)

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#28 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 High School is listed in Gilbert Unified District (4239); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gilbert High School

Gilbert High School is a public high school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Gilbert Unified District (4239), serving approximately 2,334 students in grades 7th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #614 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Gilbert High School

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Gilbert High School (GHS) is the oldest public high school in Gilbert, Arizona, and is part of the Gilbert Public Schools district 2. The school opened in 1918 and celebrated its 100th graduating class in 2017 2. During the 2018–19 academic year, it enrolled 2,051 students in grades 9–12 and operates on a traditional school calendar 2. The school's colors are black and gold, and its athletic teams are known as the Tigers 2.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gilbert High School

What grades does Gilbert High School serve?

Gilbert High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Gilbert High School?

Gilbert High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,334 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert High School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gilbert High School rank in AZ?

Gilbert High School ranks #614 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Gilbert High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gilbert High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilbert High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Gilbert High School a charter school?

No, Gilbert High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gilbert High School a Title I school?

No, Gilbert High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
2,334
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
120
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.6%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
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

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