- Enrollment
- 2,992
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilbert, AZ
Gilbert High School
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040340000258
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilbert High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #25 of 46
- schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilbert High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert High School ranks #25 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
District: Gilbert Unified District (4239) · Arizona
NCES ID 040340000258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Gilbert High School held near 2,334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 111.0 → 120.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 040340000258 · Gilbert, AZ Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,418 enr · 21.8:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (2,992 students)
Gilbert High School held near 2,334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 111.0 → 120.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Gilbert High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
2,992 students
- This school
Gilbert High School
2,418 students
- Desert Ridge H
Desert Ridge High
2,103 students
- Campo Verde Hi
Campo Verde High School
1,863 students
- Mesquite High
Mesquite High School
1,303 students
- Greenfield Jun 1,160
Greenfield Junior High School
1,160 students
What this shows Gilbert High School reports 2,418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilbert High School compares
Gilbert High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 59% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,418 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,418
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 85% in Arizona - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,928
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 165 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 3.4%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Gilbert High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gilbert Unified District (4239) reports $10,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gilbert High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Ridge High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Campo Verde High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesquite High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenfield Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilbert High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,103
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Gilbert
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Williams Field High School
Standard public school
2,150 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Gateway Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Standard public school
540 students
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert
Standard public school
259 students
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilbert High School
How many students attend Gilbert High School?
Gilbert High School has 2,418 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilbert, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,354 (2022-23) → 2,334 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert High School is 21.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilbert High School?
20.0% of students at Gilbert High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilbert High School?
The largest demographic group at Gilbert High School is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilbert High School?
Gilbert High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gilbert High School rank among schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert High School ranks #25 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gilbert on the city page.
What other schools are in Gilbert Unified District (4239)?
Besides Gilbert High School, Gilbert Unified District (4239) also operates Highland High School (2,992 students), Desert Ridge High (2,103 students), and Campo Verde High School (1,863 students). See the Gilbert Unified District (4239) district page for the complete list.