- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gilroy, CA
Gilroy High
Federal NCES profile for Gilroy High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061518001911
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilroy High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Gilroy · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilroy High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilroy High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Gilroy, CA.
School address
District: Gilroy Unified · California
NCES ID 061518001911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Gilroy High held near 1,664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-75 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.7 → 75.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-75 students YoY 061518001911 · Gilroy, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,618 enr · 21:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Christopher High (1,630 students)
Gilroy High held near 1,664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-75 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.7 → 75.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gilroy High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Christopher Hi
Christopher High
1,630 students
- This school
Gilroy High
1,618 students
- Las Animas Ele
Las Animas Elementary
800 students
- South Valley M
South Valley Middle
784 students
- Solorsano Midd
Solorsano Middle
749 students
- Luigi Aprea El
Luigi Aprea Elementary
722 students
What this shows Gilroy High reports 1,618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilroy High compares
Gilroy High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,618 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,618
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.5%
White 9.8%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Gilroy High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gilroy Unified reports $15,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gilroy High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Las Animas Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Solorsano Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luigi Aprea Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilroy High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Gilroy
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,618 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilroy High
How many students attend Gilroy High?
Gilroy High has 1,618 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gilroy, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,739 (2022-23) → 1,664 (2023-24), nearly flat (-75).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilroy High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilroy High is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilroy High?
44.5% of students at Gilroy High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilroy High?
The largest demographic group at Gilroy High is Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment, in Gilroy, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilroy High?
Gilroy High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gilroy High rank among high schools in Gilroy?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilroy High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Gilroy, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Gilroy on the city page.
What other schools are in Gilroy Unified?
Besides Gilroy High, Gilroy Unified also operates Christopher High (1,630 students), Las Animas Elementary (800 students), and South Valley Middle (784 students). See the Gilroy Unified district page for the complete list.