Gilmer High School

Gilmer County
408 Bobcat Trl
Ellijay, GA 30540
1,216 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Gilmer High School, located in Ellijay, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Gilmer County. As a key part of the Gilmer County School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a mission to prepare students for college and career readiness. The campus functions as a hub for both academic instruction and extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population in the North Georgia mountain region.

The school is well-known for its "Bobcat" pride and maintains a robust presence in local athletics, arts, and career-technical education (CTE) programs. By leveraging its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and stakeholders, providing resources ranging from academic calendars to district policies. As the sole public high school in the county, Gilmer High plays a central role in the social and developmental landscape of Ellijay, fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student achievement and community involvement.
1,216
Total Students
74.1
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    771 (63.4%)
  • Hispanic
    416 (34.2%)
  • Asian
    12 (1.0%)
  • Two or More
    11 (0.9%)
  • Black
    5 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
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: No
District: Gilmer County
Phone: (706)276-5080
Website: http://www.gilmerschools.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 74.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 524
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 60

* 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 9 290
Grade 10 348
Grade 11 282
Grade 12 296
Gender Ratio