GILMER H S

www.gilmerisd.org/highschool/

895 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gilmer High School, located in Gilmer, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Gilmer Independent School District. As a staple of the local community, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic achievement, character development, and student engagement. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond its academic offerings, Gilmer High School is well-known for its vibrant school spirit and robust extracurricular programs. The school fosters a competitive and supportive environment through various athletics, fine arts, and career and technical education (CTE) organizations. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with diverse student activities, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the values and identity of the Gilmer community.

895

Total Students

75.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GILMER H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	492
Hispanic	207
Black	98
Asian	5
Two or More	87
American Indian	6

White
492 (55.0%)
Hispanic
207 (23.1%)
Black
98 (10.9%)
Two or More
87 (9.7%)
American Indian
6 (0.7%)
Asian
5 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GILMER ISD
Phone:	(903)841-7500
Website:	http://www.gilmerisd.org/highschool/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	895
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	536
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 9 242

Grade 10 239

Grade 11 219

Grade 12 195