Gila Bend High School

About Gila Bend High School

Gila Bend High School is a public high school located in Gila Bend, Arizona. It is part of the Gila Bend Unified School District and serves students in grades 9-12. The school has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
Gila Bend High School offers a comprehensive academic program that includes core classes such as English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language. The school also offers a variety of electives such as Art, Music, Physical Education, and Technology.
Gila Bend High School is committed to helping students develop the skills and knowledge that will help them become successful in college and beyond. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as athletics, clubs, and community service opportunities.
Gila Bend High School is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a strong focus on character education and strives to promote a culture of respect and acceptance.
Gila Bend High School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and prepare for their future.

Address:	308 N Martin Ave Gila Bend, AZ 85337
Phone:	(928) 683-2286
Site:	–
Grades:	6 – 12
Enrollment:	194 students

Overview Gila Bend High School

Gila Bend High School serves 194 students in grades 6-12.
Gila Bend High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Gila Bend High School

Gila Bend High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Gila Bend High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.