At a glance
Reported students
2,418
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
124.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
617.5
Gilbert High School: 2,418 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
19.5:1 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
- 2,341
- Teachers (FTE)
- 120.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.4:1
What the reported data says about Gilbert High School
Gilbert High School 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 2,418 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 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.5:1, 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 (52.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.1%). English learners represent 11.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. 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 21 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Gilbert High School
- 1How do the reported 19.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 124.2 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 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White52.2%
- Hispanic33.1%
- Black2.9%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial6.7%
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
21 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.
Desert Ridge High
High · Grades 08–12
2,103 reported students
Campo Verde High School
High · Grades 08–12
1,863 reported students
Highland High School
High · Grades 08–12
2,992 reported students
Mesquite High School
High · Grades 08–12
1,303 reported students
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
High · Grades 07–12
572 reported students
Canyon Valley High School
High · Grades 07–12
283 reported students
Public schools near Gilbert High School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVIT - Gilbert High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 3 | under 0.1 mi |
| Premier Prep Online Academy High · Charter · Premier Prep Online Academy (1002029) | 07–12 | 218 | 1.4 mi |
| Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 High · Gilbert Unified District (4239) | 07–12 | 572 | 1.7 mi |
| Desert Hills High School High · Charter · American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Desert (79872) | 09–12 | 231 | 1.9 mi |
| Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep High · Charter · Arete Preparatory Academy (89486) | 06–12 | 540 | 2.7 mi |
| EVIT - American Leadership Academy Gilbert North High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gilbert High School
What grades does Gilbert High School serve?
Gilbert High School 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 High School?
Gilbert High School reported 2,418 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,341 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gilbert High School?
The calculated ratio is 19.5:1, based on 2,418 students and 124.2 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 High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gilbert High School 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 High School in?
Gilbert High School 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 High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include EVIT - Gilbert High School (under 0.1 mi), Premier Prep Online Academy (1.4 mi), Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.