Serving 1,739 students in grades 9-12, Gilroy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,739 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gilroy High School's student population of 1,739 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gilroy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilroy High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6972 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
78%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gilroy High School's ranking?
Gilroy High School is ranked #6972 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gilroy High School often compared to?
Gilroy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christopher High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gilroy High School?
The graduation rate of Gilroy High School is 84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gilroy High School?
1,739 students attend Gilroy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Gilroy High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilroy High School?
Gilroy High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Gilroy High School offer ?
Gilroy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gilroy High School part of?
Gilroy High School is part of Gilroy Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 9/16/2010
Awesome school! Great teachers, Good environment and The Wrestling team is awesome!
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