Gilbert High School is the oldest public high school in Gilbert, Arizona, United States and is part of Gilbert Public Schools. It opened in 1918 and celebrated its 100th graduating class in 2017. The school enrolled 2,051 students in 2018–19, grades 9–12, and operates on a traditional school calendar.
Serving 3 students in grades 9-12, Evit - Gilbert High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Evit - Gilbert High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Evit - Gilbert High School's student population of 3 students has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3 students
Year Founded
1918
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Motto
'A' Rated & International Baccalaureate World School
School Rankings
The diversity score of Evit - Gilbert High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
45%
Black
33%
6%
White
67%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤20%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Evit - Gilbert High School often compared to?
Evit - Gilbert High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evit - Higley High School, Evit - Basha High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Evit - Gilbert High School?
The graduation rate of Evit - Gilbert High School is 20%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Evit - Gilbert High School?
3 students attend Evit - Gilbert High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Evit - Gilbert High School students are White, and 33% of students are Black.
What grades does Evit - Gilbert High School offer ?
Evit - Gilbert High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Evit - Gilbert High School part of?
Evit - Gilbert High School is part of East Valley Institute Of Technology (4516) School District.
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