Gilmer High School

Gilmer High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
850 Buffalo St,  Gilmer, TX
Gilmer Independent School District
3.8
3.3
815 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Brian Bowman
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
59%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.28
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.28
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
59%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
63
Full Time Teachers
63
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
23.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
19%
State Average
17%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
242:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
58.5%
Hispanic
23.2%
Black
10.2%
Two or more races
7.1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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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.
Stephen F. Austin State University 184 Students
Texas A&M University 179 Students
Tyler Junior College 160 Students
University of Texas - Austin 141 Students
University of Texas - Tyler 140 Students
Kilgore College 135 Students
Texas State University 103 Students
Baylor University 94 Students
Texas Tech University 94 Students
Houston Christian University 83 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 83 Students
Business 62 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 34 Students
Psychology 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Biology 24 Students
Cosmetology 19 Students
Accounting 17 Students
Dental Hygiene 16 Students
Physical Therapy 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 160 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/14/2024
Many students appreciate the range of academic programs and extracurricular activities offered. A strong curriculum and dedicated teachers often stand out.
5.0 Senior
10/12/2023
Gilmer High is a great school over all, but as a new student, I was saddened with the lack of cultural diversity. As well as the lack of cultural appreciation. Other than that, Gilmer High school is a very well school. Education is definitely first on the list. The support from administrators is very encouraging.
4.0 Senior
11/29/2022
I have been going the Gilmer high school almost my whole life the education factor is not the best I do not feel like I got the most learning than I should of gotten
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 6 Reviews
1.0 other
2/11/2025
The school has absolutely done nothing about bullying the put a stay away agreement against the kids stating that the kids shall not go near each other and if they do they go to the alternative school in this community and time kids do not care the gifted and special education programs are laugh at...
5.0 teacher
4/27/2019
CHRISTOPHER SHELTON USES CONGRATULATE AT GILMER HIGH SCHOOL CLASS 94' AT GILMER HIGH SCHOOL AT GILMER TEXAS
5.0 other
5/15/2018
I have a student at this school currently and I have had students in this school over the past ten years. I have been consistently been pleased with the education my children have received. State test scores at this school have been great over a long period of time. Anyone that would say differently...
5.0 parent
5/3/2018
Wonderful school. Even though the facilities are not great, the staff at Gilmer High School are! My kids thrived in at this school and had much success, thanks to the teachers and administrators over the past couple of years. I highly recommend Gilmer High School to anyone.

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