Gilbert High School

Summary:

Gilbert High School is a public high school located in Gilbert, Arizona, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 2,354 students. It is part of the Gilbert Unified District, which is ranked 90 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gilbert High School consistently performs above the state and district averages in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 44% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in AASA/English Language Arts, compared to 38% statewide and 54% in the Gilbert Unified District. The school's performance is especially strong in the upper grades, with 11th-grade students outperforming the district and state in both ELA and Math. Gilbert High School has also maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 86.9% to 89.9% over the past five years, which is generally higher than the state and district averages.

When compared to nearby schools within the Gilbert Unified District, such as Mesquite High School, Gilbert High School generally outperforms in academic achievement, graduation rates, and overall school rankings. However, the nearby Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12, a public charter school, significantly outperforms Gilbert High School across multiple metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1101 E Elliot Rd
       Gilbert, AZ  85234-6924


(480) 497-0177

District: Gilbert Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
112th of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,343 Help


Feeder schools for Gilbert High School:

Elementary:    Burk Elementary School
    Finley Farms Elementary
    Mesquite Elementary School
    Patterson Elementary School
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Middle:    Greenfield Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.2 Help
Number of students:  2,354

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.6%
Hispanic:
31.3%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.9% Help


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Compare Details Gilbert High School ranks better than 91.6% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.66. (See more...)
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Compare Details Gilbert High School ranks better than 56.8% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked high schools in the Gilbert Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.48. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Gilbert High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.6%), Hispanic (31.3%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gilbert High School is 21.2, which is the 2nd best among 6 high schools in the Gilbert Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gilbert High School is $6,343, which is the 3rd highest among 6 high schools in the Gilbert Unified District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gilbert High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilbert High School 45th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Gilbert High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Gilbert High School 112th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Gilbert High School in the ranking list.)

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Gilbert Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilbert Unified District 90th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gilbert High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Gilbert High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.65 37th 854 95.7%
2024 88.66 45th 533 91.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Gilbert High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.88 2nd 717 99.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Gilbert High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.81 77th 806 90.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Gilbert High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.83 33rd 810 95.9%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Gilbert High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.99 110th 247 55.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Gilbert High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.51 19th 760 97.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Gilbert High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.90 62nd 675 90.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Gilbert High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Gilbert High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 85.19 66th 395 83.3%
2010 82.40 78th 403 80.6%
2011 88.67 44th 397 88.9%
2012 85.54 59th 471 87.5%
2013 77.35 100th 491 79.6%
2014 83.96 60th 394 84.8%
2015 56.06 80th 261 69.3%
2016 58.86 112th 406 72.4%
2017 59.59 111th 416 73.3%
2018 47.98 154th 420 63.3%
2019 36.15 160th 285 43.9%
2021 68.71 124th 509 75.6%
2022 65.38 116th 464 75.0%
2023 63.66 139th 469 70.4%
2024 53.48 112th 259 56.8%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Gilbert High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.49 198th 374 47.1%
2022 58.16 98th 282 65.2%
2023 31.77 141st 199 29.1%
2024 20.77 32nd 36 11.1%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Gilbert High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
2023 33.89 17th 24 29.2%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Gilbert High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.28 92nd 155 40.6%
2021 46.83 162nd 422 61.6%
2022 48.54 115th 380 69.7%
2023 34.97 89th 172 48.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Gilbert High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.40 128th 253 49.4%
2022 40.67 79th 168 53.0%
2023 53.40 134th 347 61.4%
2024 44.04 90th 168 46.4%
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Rank History for high school Homeless students at Gilbert High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.02 18th 168 89.3%
2022 28.02 72nd 150 52.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Gilbert High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.07 147th 354 58.5%
2019 39.98 133rd 247 46.2%
2021 70.54 110th 492 77.6%
2022 66.36 103rd 456 77.4%
2023 59.65 133rd 406 67.2%
2024 41.39 111th 193 42.5%
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Rank History for high school Foster Care students at Gilbert High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.65 38th 130 70.8%
2022 30.47 48th 116 58.6%
2023 83.16 3rd 25 88.0%
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Rank History for high school Military Connected students at Gilbert High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.83 60th 102 41.2%
2022 33.15 90th 125 28.0%
2023 65.83 16th 74 78.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Gilbert High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.04 157th 370 57.6%
2019 32.50 145th 238 39.1%
2021 64.55 130th 492 73.6%
2022 59.52 135th 455 70.3%
2023 61.17 150th 429 65.0%
2024 58.91 82nd 207 60.4%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Gilbert High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.54 58th 83 30.1%
2021 50.82 124th 231 46.3%
2022 39.34 155th 238 34.9%
2023 29.32 111th 146 24.0%
2024 10.41 25th 28 10.7%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Gilbert High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.31 56th 122 54.1%
2021 47.91 121st 306 60.5%
2022 56.27 100th 301 66.8%
2023 33.39 121st 201 39.8%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Gilbert High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.33 137th 311 55.9%
2019 29.38 113th 183 38.3%
2021 60.88 123rd 479 74.3%
2022 55.59 132nd 441 70.1%
2023 54.44 138th 379 63.6%
2024 43.89 80th 164 51.2%
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Rank History for high school Native American students at Gilbert High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.83 55th 256 78.5%
2022 25.05 150th 255 41.2%
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Rank History for high school Pacific Islander students at Gilbert High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.13 80th 129 38.0%
2023 52.23 24th 41 41.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Gilbert High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.33 161st 291 44.7%
2019 29.90 156th 217 28.1%
2021 63.13 147th 448 67.2%
2022 56.63 138th 409 66.3%
2023 54.48 156th 371 58.0%
2024 37.84 110th 174 36.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Gilbert High School Test Scores
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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Open Quote There’s an issue with racism at this school!!! Racists kids will target your children if you are a minority. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Open Quote Excellent school. Only A+ rated high school in Gilbert! Amazing Principal and teachers. Very inclusive student body! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gilbert High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1231 6 18 149 5 n/a n/a 676 2085
1989 2024 23 24 236 11 n/a n/a 4 2322
1990 2208 22 28 263 16 n/a n/a 34 2571
1991 2349 42 39 280 14 n/a n/a 108 2832
1992 2645 55 57 333 16 n/a n/a -1 3105
1993 2896 58 61 346 13 n/a n/a 0 3374
1994 1728 32 34 258 18 n/a n/a 0 2070
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
1997 2008 70 57 331 16 n/a n/a 0 2482
1998 2279 92 84 354 20 n/a n/a 0 2829
1999 2352 64 92 330 20 n/a n/a 0 2858
2000 2371 60 87 373 21 n/a n/a 0 2912
2001 2415 69 81 404 23 n/a n/a 0 2992
2002 2402 82 73 427 24 n/a n/a 0 3008
2003 2402 82 73 427 24 n/a n/a 0 3008
2004 2307 88 89 487 25 n/a n/a 0 2996
2005 2439 82 97 493 23 n/a n/a 0 3134
2006 2456 98 109 507 28 n/a n/a 0 3198
2007 2416 120 93 545 24 n/a n/a 0 3198
2008 2365 126 91 511 31 n/a n/a 0 3124
2009 2274 162 102 541 31 n/a n/a 0 3110
2010 2089 162 91 561 25 n/a n/a 0 2928
2011 1925 150 101 543 22 2 1 0 2744
2012 1819 126 106 569 24 5 12 0 2661
2013 1750 91 105 576 19 7 15 0 2563
2014 1761 98 97 541 20 6 30 0 2553
2015 1702 82 87 535 24 4 36 0 2470
2016 1598 82 84 579 32 8 51 0 2434
2017 1420 97 81 568 34 8 48 0 2256
2018 1281 77 70 537 29 11 45 0 2050
2019 1212 68 73 590 34 18 56 0 2051
2020 1234 72 65 590 37 13 75 0 2086
2021 1042 51 47 505 24 9 66 0 1744
2022 1237 94 85 718 31 10 120 0 2295
2023 1261 90 87 737 34 9 136 0 2354

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gilbert High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2085 94.3 22.1 n/a
1989 2322 110.8 20.9 n/a
1990 2571 121.3 21.1 n/a
1991 2832 132.6 21.3 n/a
1992 3105 153.2 20.2 n/a
1993 3374 159.1 21.2 n/a
1994 2070 114.9 18.0 n/a
1995 0 113.9 0.0 n/a
1996 0 113.9 0.0 n/a
1997 2482 132.8 18.7 n/a
1998 2829 148.3 19.1 n/a
1999 2858 159.2 18.0 n/a
2000 2912 170.9 17.0 n/a
2001 2992 160.1 18.7 n/a
2002 3008 174.6 17.2 n/a
2003 3008 174.6 17.2 n/a
2004 2996 164.4 18.2 0.3
2005 3134 167.6 18.7 2.3
2006 3198 171.1 18.7 12.7
2007 3198 177.7 18.0 12.4
2008 3124 175.0 17.9 13.4
2009 3110 173.0 18.0 17.9
2010 2928 150.6 19.4 19
2011 2744 139.9 19.6 23.4
2012 2661 129.4 20.5 15.4
2013 2563 121.4 21.1 n/a
2014 2553 121.4 21.0 0.8
2015 2470 113.0 21.8 0.5
2016 2434 114.0 21.3 0.6
2017 2256 117.5 19.1 27.4
2018 2050 112.5 18.2 27
2019 2051 108.6 18.8 29
2020 2086 107.3 19.4 27
2021 1744 102.8 16.9 n/a
2022 2295 104.4 21.9 9.3
2023 2354 111.0 21.2 28.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gilbert High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2085 94.3 22.1 n/a
1989 2322 110.8 20.9 n/a
1990 2571 121.3 21.1 n/a
1991 2832 132.6 21.3 n/a
1992 3105 153.2 20.2 n/a
1993 3374 159.1 21.2 n/a
1994 2070 114.9 18.0 n/a
1995 0 113.9 0.0 n/a
1996 0 113.9 0.0 n/a
1997 2482 132.8 18.7 n/a
1998 2829 148.3 19.1 n/a
1999 2858 159.2 18.0 n/a
2000 2912 170.9 17.0 n/a
2001 2992 160.1 18.7 n/a
2002 3008 174.6 17.2 n/a
2003 3008 174.6 17.2 n/a
2004 2996 164.4 18.2 0.3
2005 3134 167.6 18.7 2.3
2006 3198 171.1 18.7 12.7
2007 3198 177.7 18.0 12.4
2008 3124 175.0 17.9 13.4
2009 3110 173.0 18.0 17.9
2010 2928 150.6 19.4 19
2011 2744 139.9 19.6 23.4
2012 2661 129.4 20.5 15.4
2013 2563 121.4 21.1 n/a
2014 2553 121.4 21.0 0.8
2015 2470 113.0 21.8 0.5
2016 2434 114.0 21.3 0.6
2017 2256 117.5 19.1 27.4
2018 2050 112.5 18.2 27
2019 2051 108.6 18.8 29
2020 2086 107.3 19.4 27
2021 1744 102.8 16.9 n/a
2022 2295 104.4 21.9 9.3
2023 2354 111.0 21.2 28.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gilbert High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $204 (2.5%) $136 (1.6%) $544 (6.5%) $6,641 (79.8%) $1,344 (16.1%) $7,986 (95.9%) $8,325
2020 $157 (2.6%) $172 (2.8%) $486 (7.9%) $5,432 (88.8%) $360 (5.9%) $5,791 (94.6%) $6,120
2021 $153 (2.0%) $289 (3.8%) $595 (7.8%) $6,567 (85.7%) $656 (8.6%) $7,223 (94.2%) $7,665
2022 $96 (1.5%) $27 (0.4%) $218 (3.4%) $5,775 (91.0%) $446 (7.0%) $6,221 (98.1%) $6,343

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gilbert High School

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Rankings

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Ranks 160th of 285 High schoolsRanks 139th of 469 High schools
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Student Body

Number of students
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Total Students20512354
 14.8%
African American6890
 32.4%
American Indian3434
Asian7387
 19.2%
Hispanic590737
 24.9%
Pacific Islander189
 50%
White12121261
 4%
Two or More Races56136
 142.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29%28.9%
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Gilbert High School ranks 112th of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,354 students attended Gilbert High School.

Students at Gilbert High School are 54% White, 31% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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