At a glance
Reported students
572
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
617.5
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12: 572 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
18.1:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 659
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.3:1
What the reported data says about Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Gilbert. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Gilbert Unified District (4239). NCES reports 572 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, close to the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42%) and Asian (26.4%). English learners represent 19.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 2.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
- 1How do the reported 18.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.62 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 2.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42%
- Hispanic20.3%
- Black2.3%
- Asian26.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
14 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Canyon Valley High School
High · Grades 07–12
283 reported students
Mesquite High School
High · Grades 08–12
1,303 reported students
Campo Verde High School
High · Grades 08–12
1,863 reported students
Desert Ridge High
High · Grades 08–12
2,103 reported students
Gilbert High School
High · Grades 07–12
2,418 reported students
Highland High School
High · Grades 08–12
2,992 reported students
Public schools near Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Prep Online Academy High · Charter · Premier Prep Online Academy (1002029) | 07–12 | 218 | 0.7 mi |
| Gilbert High School High · Gilbert Unified District (4239) | 07–12 | 2,418 | 1.7 mi |
| EVIT - Gilbert High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 3 | 1.7 mi |
| Sun Valley High School High · Charter · American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Sun Val (79877) | 09–12 | 345 | 2 mi |
| EVIT - Mesa High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | 2 mi |
| Mesa High School High · Mesa Unified District (4235) | 09–12 | 3,233 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
What grades does Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 serve?
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Gilbert Unified District (4239).
How many students attend Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12?
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 reported 572 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 659 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12?
The calculated ratio is 18.1:1, based on 572 students and 31.62 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gilbert Unified District (4239) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 in?
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239), based in Gilbert, AZ, which operates 38 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Premier Prep Online Academy (0.7 mi), Gilbert High School (1.7 mi), EVIT - Gilbert High School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.