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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GILBERT UNIFIED DISTRICT (4239)·NCES 040340000258

Gilbert High School

1101 E ELLIOT RD, GILBERT, AZ 85234 · (480) 497-0177 · Maricopa County
GRADES 07–12HIGH11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL2,418 STUDENTS
Enrollment
2,418
High
DISTRICT 1,648 · STATE 631
Student : Teacher
19.5:1
124 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.8:1 · STATE 20.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
78
Grade 8
44
Grade 9
558
Grade 10
589
Grade 11
563
Grade 12
586
Student demographics
White
52%
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
33%
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 48%
Black
3%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 6%
Asian
3%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 3%
Two+
7%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 4%
Native American
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
50%
Female
50%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
58.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . +23.0pp since 2017
Math
49.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . +16.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
2,418
+368 (+18%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
19.5:1
was 18.2:1
% White
52%
was 62%
% Hispanic
33%
was 26%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Gilbert High School

Gilbert High School, a big senior high in GILBERT, Arizona, overseen by Gilbert Unified District (4239), serves 2,418 students, covering grades 7 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 283% larger than the state mean of about 631.

Gilbert Unified District (4239) runs 38 schools in total, collectively educating 31,560 students. Gilbert High School is one of those campuses.

Demographically, Gilbert High School lists that the most-represented group is White (52%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Beyond that, the school shows 33% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 3% Asian, 3% Black.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Gilbert High School has 124 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 19.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 20.2:1, putting Gilbert High School tighter than the state norm the norm.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Maricopa County) logs that median household earnings sit near $89,300, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Across Maricopa County's 1352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students), Gilbert High School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: EVIT - Gilbert High School, around 0.0 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Gilbert High School operates from a metropolitan location.

Five-year trend. Gilbert High School's enrollment has expanded 18% since 2018, when it stood at 2,050 (now 2,418). Over the same period, the White share fell from 62% to 52%. Class-load math has grew: from 18.2:1 in 2018 to 19.5:1 in 2025.

On allk12, members of the Gilbert High School community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Maricopa County at a glance

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Population
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students

Quick facts

School name
Gilbert High School
District
Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Address
1101 E ELLIOT RD, GILBERT, AZ 85234
Phone
(480) 497-0177
County
Maricopa County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
2,418
Teachers (FTE)
124
Student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
040340000258
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Other schools in GILBERT
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Gilbert High School
How many students attend Gilbert High School?
Gilbert High School enrolls approximately 2,418 students in grades 07-12.
Is Gilbert High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Gilbert High School is a high school covering grades 07-12.
How many students per teacher at Gilbert High School?
Approximately 19.5:1 students per teacher at Gilbert High School.
What is the student diversity at Gilbert High School?
Student demographics at Gilbert High School are roughly 52% White, 33% Hispanic, 3% Black, 3% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Gilbert High School?
Gilbert High School is overseen by Gilbert Unified District (4239) in Maricopa County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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