Gilroy High

Summary:

Gilroy High is a public high school located in Gilroy, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,739 students. The school's performance has been mixed, with fluctuations in its statewide ranking and rating, as well as varying academic outcomes across different student subgroups.

Gilroy High's statewide ranking has ranged from 695 out of 2,133 California high schools in 2018-2019 to 1,360 out of 2,348 in 2022-2023, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger indicating average performance compared to other California high schools. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with White and multi-racial students tending to perform better than Asian, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students. Gilroy High's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 83.8% in 2021-2022 to 93.6% in 2018-2019, while its dropout rate has varied from 3.0% in 2022-2023 to 5.9% in 2020-2021 and 2021-2022. The school has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 12.7% in 2018-2019 to 30.3% in 2022-2023.

Compared to other schools in the Gilroy Unified School District, Christopher High consistently outperforms Gilroy High in terms of statewide ranking, graduation rates, and academic performance. Additionally, Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, a small public charter high school within the district, is a standout performer, ranking among the top 8 high schools in California in 2023-2024. In contrast, Mt. Madonna High, another small public high school in the district, struggles with low academic performance and high dropout rates.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 750 West Tenth St.
       Gilroy, CA  95020-6333


(669) 205-5400

District: Gilroy Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
772nd of 2,323 California High Schools


Feeder schools for Gilroy High:

Elementary:    El Roble Elementary
    Eliot Elementary
    Glen View Elementary
    Las Animas Elementary
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Middle:    Solorsano Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  22.3 Help
Number of students:  1,739

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.1%
White:
11.3%
Asian:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gilroy High ranks better than 66.8% of high schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Gilroy Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.3. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gilroy High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Gilroy High has the largest high school student body size in the Gilroy Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.1%), White (11.3%), Asian (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gilroy High is 22.3. 2 high schools in the Gilroy Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Gilroy High employs 77.6 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gilroy High:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilroy High 772nd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Gilroy High in the ranking list.)

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Gilroy Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilroy Unified 772nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gilroy High

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Rank History for all students at Gilroy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.73 729th 1653 55.9%
2005 44.28 712th 1901 62.5%
2006 52.46 602nd 1968 69.4%
2007 62.85 398th 2063 80.7%
2008 61.44 448th 2117 78.8%
2009 58.48 513th 2238 77.1%
2010 54.79 625th 2281 72.6%
2011 53.19 712th 2367 69.9%
2012 45.94 883rd 2354 62.5%
2013 46.54 883rd 2426 63.6%
2015 36.95 1228th 1994 38.4%
2016 59.79 793rd 2039 61.1%
2017 60.87 775th 2021 61.7%
2018 57.77 844th 2017 58.2%
2019 62.09 695th 2133 67.4%
2022 42.41 1114th 2123 47.5%
2023 31.99 1360th 2348 42.1%
2024 54.30 772nd 2323 66.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gilroy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.68 323rd 422 23.5%
2022 24.45 407th 515 21.0%
2023 16.89 630th 786 19.8%
2024 51.49 323rd 804 59.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gilroy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.09 379th 938 59.6%
2019 30.73 739th 941 21.5%
2022 42.78 456th 1044 56.3%
2023 25.15 1031st 1323 22.1%
2024 39.97 462nd 1350 65.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gilroy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.07 1135th 1547 26.6%
2024 26.37 1118th 1534 27.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gilroy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.06 807th 1862 56.7%
2019 60.76 660th 1937 65.9%
2022 32.50 1299th 1943 33.1%
2023 26.20 1517th 2247 32.5%
2024 50.01 858th 2235 61.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Gilroy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.75 774th 1760 56.0%
2019 61.66 607th 1833 66.9%
2022 33.59 1193rd 1858 35.8%
2023 30.77 1319th 2118 37.7%
2024 51.30 797th 2098 62.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Gilroy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.42 895th 1052 14.9%
2019 53.40 363rd 1117 67.5%
2022 36.92 635th 1161 45.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Gilroy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.56 841st 1834 54.1%
2019 56.53 727th 1880 61.3%
2022 47.20 888th 1916 53.7%
2023 30.67 1314th 2207 40.5%
2024 54.06 715th 2172 67.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Gilroy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.68 577th 712 19.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gilroy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.05 712th 1742 59.1%
2019 65.86 517th 1814 71.5%
2022 37.83 1141st 1861 38.7%
2023 28.46 1418th 2142 33.8%
2024 54.46 729th 2125 65.7%
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Rank History for White students at Gilroy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.96 510th 1173 56.5%
2019 59.30 494th 1222 59.6%
2022 63.32 418th 1204 65.3%
2023 45.20 671st 1434 53.2%
2024 65.66 371st 1406 73.6%
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Data source: test scores: California 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.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gilroy High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1060 32 65 937 12 n/a n/a 0 2106
1989 953 31 82 883 12 n/a n/a 0 1961
1990 868 26 71 866 12 n/a n/a 0 1843
1991 849 26 75 986 3 n/a n/a 0 1939
1992 877 25 80 1207 7 n/a n/a 0 2196
1993 856 19 80 1168 4 n/a n/a 0 2127
1994 833 23 74 1056 5 n/a n/a 0 1991
1995 881 27 75 1134 9 n/a n/a 0 2126
1996 881 27 75 1134 9 n/a n/a 0 2126
1997 834 26 80 1164 10 n/a n/a 0 2114
1998 843 29 102 1252 11 n/a n/a 0 2237
1999 817 43 113 1300 9 n/a n/a 0 2282
2000 776 35 131 1320 7 n/a n/a 0 2269
2001 822 47 127 1333 8 n/a n/a 0 2337
2002 845 55 142 1403 0 n/a n/a 0 2445
2003 845 55 142 1403 0 n/a n/a 0 2445
2004 817 51 126 1361 1 n/a n/a 17 2373
2005 770 48 124 1472 6 n/a n/a 43 2463
2006 741 41 131 1526 10 n/a n/a 60 2509
2007 719 38 134 1573 11 n/a n/a 86 2561
2008 676 41 143 1681 11 n/a n/a 0 2552
2009 624 42 122 1727 14 8 96 0 2633
2010 461 33 91 1560 14 4 49 0 2212
2011 371 29 74 1335 8 3 29 0 1849
2012 261 23 41 1124 5 6 15 0 1475
2013 238 18 41 1067 4 2 18 0 1388
2014 232 21 41 1107 6 3 23 0 1433
2015 225 14 32 1052 7 4 30 0 1364
2016 244 13 45 1150 10 3 36 0 1501
2017 218 21 48 1233 10 1 70 0 1601
2018 195 20 53 1301 5 1 79 0 1654
2019 192 20 48 1325 5 1 83 0 1674
2020 225 22 57 1355 3 2 63 0 1727
2021 228 23 64 1388 5 2 60 0 1770
2022 219 20 81 1356 4 1 71 1 1753
2023 197 15 92 1358 5 4 68 0 1739

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 Gilroy High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2106 96.7 21.7 n/a
1989 1961 96.4 20.3 n/a
1990 1843 89.3 20.6 n/a
1991 1939 87.0 22.2 n/a
1992 2196 88.4 24.8 22.2
1993 2127 81.9 26.0 25.7
1994 1991 80.9 24.6 27.2
1995 2126 79.2 26.8 26.5
1996 2126 79.2 26.8 26.5
1997 2114 82.3 25.7 26.1
1998 2237 87.5 25.6 18.6
1999 2282 87.5 26.1 29.1
2000 2269 91.6 24.8 30.9
2001 2337 96.8 24.1 28.2
2002 2445 112.5 21.7 29.4
2003 2445 112.5 21.7 29.4
2004 2373 103.7 22.9 30.9
2005 2463 104.0 23.7 35.9
2006 2509 100.2 25.0 38.3
2007 2561 110.6 23.2 41.2
2008 2552 128.3 19.9 47.1
2009 2633 108.5 20.9 49.4
2010 2212 97.3 22.7 58.1
2011 1849 n/a n/a 61.7
2012 1475 69.6 21.1 n/a
2013 1388 65.8 21.0 56.3
2014 1433 69.5 20.6 54.1
2015 1364 65.0 20.9 55.6
2016 1501 69.0 21.7 61.4
2017 1601 73.5 21.7 58.8
2018 1654 73.9 22.3 61.7
2019 1674 74.8 22.3 60
2020 1727 n/a n/a 55.8
2021 1770 78.0 22.6 58.4
2022 1753 81.9 21.4 55.6
2023 1739 77.6 22.3 48.8

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 Gilroy High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2106 96.7 21.7 n/a
1989 1961 96.4 20.3 n/a
1990 1843 89.3 20.6 n/a
1991 1939 87.0 22.2 n/a
1992 2196 88.4 24.8 22.2
1993 2127 81.9 26.0 25.7
1994 1991 80.9 24.6 27.2
1995 2126 79.2 26.8 26.5
1996 2126 79.2 26.8 26.5
1997 2114 82.3 25.7 26.1
1998 2237 87.5 25.6 18.6
1999 2282 87.5 26.1 29.1
2000 2269 91.6 24.8 30.9
2001 2337 96.8 24.1 28.2
2002 2445 112.5 21.7 29.4
2003 2445 112.5 21.7 29.4
2004 2373 103.7 22.9 30.9
2005 2463 104.0 23.7 35.9
2006 2509 100.2 25.0 38.3
2007 2561 110.6 23.2 41.2
2008 2552 128.3 19.9 47.1
2009 2633 108.5 20.9 49.4
2010 2212 97.3 22.7 58.1
2011 1849 n/a n/a 61.7
2012 1475 69.6 21.1 n/a
2013 1388 65.8 21.0 56.3
2014 1433 69.5 20.6 54.1
2015 1364 65.0 20.9 55.6
2016 1501 69.0 21.7 61.4
2017 1601 73.5 21.7 58.8
2018 1654 73.9 22.3 61.7
2019 1674 74.8 22.3 60
2020 1727 n/a n/a 55.8
2021 1770 78.0 22.6 58.4
2022 1753 81.9 21.4 55.6
2023 1739 77.6 22.3 48.8

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gilroy High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 695th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1360th of 2348 High schools
 25.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Gilroy High)15.818.8
 3%
   10th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Gilroy Unified)15.818.8
 3%
   10th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)10.37.6
 2.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gilroy High)50.140.4
 9.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gilroy Unified)53.749.6
 4.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gilroy High)24.614.7
 9.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Gilroy Unified)29.924.3
 5.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Gilroy High)25.214.8
 10.3%
   11th Grade Science (Gilroy Unified)29.128.5
 0.6%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Gilroy High)33.56.4
 27.2%
   12th Grade Science (Gilroy Unified)28.96.2
 22.7%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16741739
 3.9%
African American2015
 25%
American Indian55
Asian4892
 91.7%
Hispanic13251358
 2.5%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White192197
 2.6%
Two or More Races8368
 18.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60%48.8%
 11.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gilroy High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,739 students attended Gilroy High.

Gilroy High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : El Roble Elementary
Elementary : Eliot Elementary
Elementary : Glen View Elementary
Elementary : Las Animas Elementary
Elementary : Rucker Elementary
Middle : Solorsano Middle

Students at Gilroy High are 78% Hispanic, 11% White, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Gilroy High ranks 772nd of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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