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Gilroy High

Gilroy Unified · Santa Clara County · 750 West Tenth Street, Gilroy, CA 95020-6333

(669) 205-5400 · gilroyhs.gilroyunified.org/

3/10
#912
Rank 912 out of 1,227
Top 74%
English Language Arts3/10 · #975 · 21st percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #948 · 23rd percentile
Science5/10 · #679 · 48th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Gilroy High sits in the heart of California's "Garlic Capital," a tight-knit agricultural community at the southern edge of Santa Clara County where the pace is quieter than the rest of the Bay Area but the cost of living is noticeably more accessible. The school's academics tend to be a work in progress, with scores in English and math that trail state averages, though science shows more competitive footing — families who prioritize STEM pathways may find more to work with there. It's a good fit for families rooted in the Gilroy community who value local connections and school spirit over raw academic rankings, and who appreciate being close to Silicon Valley without fully living in its shadow.

Student Demographics

332 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
255 (77%)
White
36 (11%)
Filipino
14 (4%)
Asian
13 (4%)
Multiple Races
7 (2%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners94 (28%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged209 (63%)
Students with Disabilities46 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,618
Enrollment
77.7
Teachers (FTE)
20.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
29.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

90%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.

9
AP Courses
offered
12.2%
AP Participation
of students
213
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Mustangs · CIF Central Coast Section

28
varsity sports
10 boys
11 girls
BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Field HockeyFootball (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

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 Programs5/10 · #1149 · 48th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found