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Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
361:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
88.6%
Hispanic
4.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
Black
1.1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Iowa State University268 Students
University of Iowa210 Students
University of Northern Iowa80 Students
Des Moines Area Community College61 Students
Drake University46 Students
University of Chicago24 Students
Central College24 Students
Creighton University22 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities21 Students
Wartburg College19 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business44 Students
Biology41 Students
Psychology32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies29 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science25 Students
Marketing23 Students
Pre-Law Studies20 Students
Mechanical Engineering20 Students
Nursing17 Students
Criminology16 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.0127 Reviews
4.0Alum
9/16/2024
I enjoyed going to school in Gilbert. The teachers and courses really helped any and all students understand the material and didn't really leave anyone behind to figure it out for themselves. Everyone was able to get the learning and understanding they needed from each class.
3.0Sophomore
2/3/2024
The best part would probably be sports for me. We are decent at some sports but not at others. We have an okay community, however, there is high pressure to do good on state testing. They put a lot of pressure on us to do good so they look good.
4.0Junior
2/12/2023
Gilbert High School is an amazing school. They have great programs and academics set up with colleges and vast learning programs. The teachers and counselors prepare you for careers and learning to come.
The early elementary reading program is outstanding. The kids have progressed with reading and writing quite well so far. We've been very impressed with the small school feel, and the communication to parents has been great.
Overall, moving in a positive direction. Lacking with educational opportunities for students. I would not define as progressive. However, family involvement is high. Those families that give more monetarily seem to receive more.
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Gilbert High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Gilbert, IA and is served by the Gilbert Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 528 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 90% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 94% are proficient in reading. Gilbert High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.76, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 27. Discover additional schools in the area, like Gilbert Middle School, Nevada Seventh-day Adventist School, Sacred Heart School, and more. Learn more about what Gilbert has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gilbert High School.
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