Serving 596 students in grades 7-12, Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12's student population of 596 students has grown by 104% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 ranks within the top 1% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 1956 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
32%
3%
Hispanic
16%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
41%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12's ranking?
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 is ranked #6 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12?
The graduation rate of Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12?
596 students attend Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12?
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 offer ?
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 part of?
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.
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