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Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy

Gilroy Unified · Santa Clara County · 5055 Santa Teresa Boulevard, PB17, Gilroy, CA 95020

(408) 846-4909 · geca.gilroyunified.org/

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10/10
#5
Rank 5 out of 1,227
Top 1%
English Language Arts10/10 · #4 · 100th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #11 · 99th percentile
Science10/10 · #4 · 100th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into Gilroy — the garlic capital of the world and a tight-knit agricultural community at the southern edge of Santa Clara County — this early college academy is quietly one of the most academically remarkable high schools in California. Students graduate with real college credits alongside their diplomas, making it a standout choice for families who want a rigorous, future-focused education without leaving their hometown roots behind. It's the kind of school that draws ambitious, driven students who thrive in a structured environment and want a serious head start on higher education.

Student Demographics

72 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
36 (50%)
Asian
12 (17%)
White
8 (11%)
Multiple Races
6 (8%)
Filipino
3 (4%)
African American
2 (3%)
Other
5 (7%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged33 (46%)
Students with Disabilities1 (1%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

304
Enrollment
11.1
Teachers (FTE)
27.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
17.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

100%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

4
AP Courses
offered
2.2%
AP Participation
of students
6
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1841 · 17th percentile

25 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found