Enrollment
1,618
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061518001911
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Gilroy · Resource Index
- 35
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilroy High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gilroy High
Gilroy High is a large high school in Gilroy, California, enrolling 1,618 students.
At 21:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,618 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 367 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #175.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and White (10%) (diversity index 35/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Gilroy's high schools, it stands alongside Christopher High (1,630 students): Gilroy High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21:1 vs 21.4:1).
Gilroy Unified also operates Christopher High (1,630 students) and Las Animas Elementary (800 students) alongside Gilroy High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gilroy High compares
Gilroy High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,495
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gilroy Unified, which includes Gilroy High.
$14,495
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 47.7%
Federal 9.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,618 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gilroy High a good school?
Gilroy High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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