Gilroy High

gilroyhs.gilroyunified.org/

1,618 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gilroy High School, located in the heart of Gilroy, California, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. As part of the Gilroy Unified School District, the school offers a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous coursework with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, which help foster a vibrant and inclusive school culture.

The school is deeply integrated into the Gilroy community, reflecting the region's unique identity and values. With a commitment to academic achievement and personal growth, Gilroy High focuses on providing students with the tools necessary to navigate an evolving global landscape. Through its dedicated faculty and support systems, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-prepared citizens who are encouraged to take pride in their academic pursuits and school spirit.

1,618

Total Students

77.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gilroy High
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	1,284
Black	8
Asian	93
Two or More	63
American Indian	8

Hispanic
1,284 (79.5%)
White
159 (9.8%)
Asian
93 (5.8%)
Two or More
63 (3.9%)
Black
8 (0.5%)
American Indian
8 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Gilroy Unified
Phone:	(669)205-5400
Website:	http://gilroyhs.gilroyunified.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,618
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	755
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 392

Grade 10 425

Grade 11 401

Grade 12 400