Gilroy Unified

The Gilroy Unified School District in California consists of 14 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population and has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, highlighting the need for more equitable educational opportunities across the district.

The standout schools in the district are Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, which ranks 4th out of 2,335 California high schools and has a 100% graduation rate, and Christopher High School, which ranks 521st and has a 94.9% graduation rate. In contrast, Mt. Madonna High has a lower 74.7% graduation rate and an 18.5% dropout rate. The data also reveals a correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance, with the highest-need schools generally performing the worst.

Across the district, chronic absenteeism is a significant concern, ranging from 5% at Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy to 44.8% at Glen View Elementary. The district's test scores also vary widely, with some schools, like Christopher High and Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, performing exceptionally well, while others, like Mt. Madonna High and several elementary schools, struggle with low proficiency rates.