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Gilbert High School

Public Grades 9-12

4^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 99% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Gilbert High School is a public high school serving 528 students in grades 9-12 in Gilbert, Iowa, which is part of the highly-ranked Gilbert Community School District. This school has consistently been among the top-performing high schools in the state, ranking as high as 1st out of 332 Iowa high schools in the 2021-2022 school year.

Gilbert High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming the state average on standardized tests. In the 2024-2025 school year, 94.6% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 74.7%. In mathematics, 90% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 68%. The school also maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 97.8%, well above the state average. Additionally, Gilbert High School has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a strong community and access to resources.

Compared to nearby schools, such as North Polk High School, Gilbert High School outperforms in most metrics, including test scores and graduation rates. This exceptional performance sets a high bar for neighboring school districts and could influence their strategies to improve their own academic outcomes.

509

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,554

Per pupil spending ?

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

312 Gretten
Gilbert, IA 50105

(515) 232-3738

District: Gilbert Community School District

Feeder schools for Gilbert High School:

Elementary:	Gilbert Elementary School
	Gilbert Intermediate School
Middle:	Gilbert Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.4%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Asian:

3.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2014 → 99th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (91% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Iowa high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school91%

District avg91%

Iowa avg69%

4^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 1%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 313Gilbert Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	91.1	4 of 340	98.8%	★★★★★
2024	94.3	3 of 338	99.1%	★★★★★
2023	95.3	1 of 336	99.7%	★★★★★
2022	96.8	1 of 332	99.7%	★★★★★
2021	92.7	4 of 327	98.8%	★★★★★
2019	90.6	7 of 327	97.9%	★★★★★
2018	91.9	3 of 320	99.1%	★★★★★
2017	92.5	3 of 325	99.1%	★★★★★
2016	95.1	1 of 320	99.7%	★★★★★
2014	88.2	3 of 322	99.1%	★★★★★
2013	80.6	22 of 351	93.7%	★★★★★
2012	84.3	12 of 351	96.6%	★★★★★

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts94%+21 vs state

Science92%+26 vs state

Mathematics87%+20 vs state

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Schools Near Gilbert High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)							ISASP Mathematics (2025)							ISASP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gilbert High School	Public	9-12	312 Gretten	Gilbert	50105	Story County	Gilbert Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 232-3738	509	33	15.2	5.7%	440 (86.4%)	10 (2.0%)	28 (5.5%)	18 (3.5%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.6%)	91.1	4^th of 340 public high schools	98.8%		94.3	3^rd of 338 public high schools	99.1%	1					94.4	94.6	93.0					83.2	90.0	86.8			92.3	$13,554	$195	$13,359
Ames High School	Public	9-12	1801 Ridgewood Drive	Ames	50010	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 817-0600	1,440	82	17.5	29.9%	919 (63.8%)	145 (10.1%)	171 (11.9%)	113 (7.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (5.3%)	61.9	144^th of 340 public high schools	57.6%		62.6	132^nd of 338 public high schools	60.9%	12					77.7	77.6	74.8					73.0	73.5	75.4			72.9	$11,820	$335	$11,486
Roland-Story High School	Public	9-12	1009 Story St	Story City	50248	Story County	Roland-Story Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 733-4329	317	21	15.2	18.0%	291 (91.8%)	5 (1.6%)	13 (4.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	84.8	15^th of 340 public high schools	95.6%		84.8	15^th of 338 public high schools	95.6%						89.4	90.5	83.1					83.3	84.5	84.5			84.5	$12,856	$97	$12,759
Nevada High School	Public	9-12	1001 15th St	Nevada	50201	Story County	Nevada Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 382-3521	498	32	15.5	36.5%	402 (80.7%)	4 (0.8%)	60 (12.0%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.0%)	56	172^nd of 340 public high schools	49.4%		48.1	206^th of 338 public high schools	39.1%	34					85.1	72.2	74.0					70.2	66.1	70.7			68.4	$17,734	$550	$17,184
Boone High School	Public	9-12	400 7th St	Boone	50036	Boone County	Boone Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 433-0890	704	51	13.9	30.7%	601 (85.4%)	10 (1.4%)	57 (8.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (4.1%)	56.5	168^th of 340 public high schools	50.6%		44.3	224^th of 338 public high schools	33.7%	56					86.2	82.5	58.1					70.4	71.9	57.5			77.8	$15,367	$528	$14,838
South Hamilton Middle And High School	Public	7-12	315 Division St	Jewell	50130	Hamilton County	South Hamilton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 827-5418	300	23	13.0	27.3%	248 (82.7%)	1 (0.3%)	38 (12.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	79.5	35^th of 340 public high schools	89.7%		77	46^th of 338 public high schools	86.4%	11			83.3	88.9	89.4	90.9	85.2			72.9	86.7	70.2	76.4	81.5		88.9	85.5	$14,740	$192	$14,548
Ballard High School	Public	9-12	701 Ballard Drive	Huxley	50124	Story County	Ballard Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 597-2971	586	37	15.8	15.4%	544 (92.8%)	10 (1.7%)	24 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.7%)	73.1	68^th of 340 public high schools	80.0%		75.5	57^th of 338 public high schools	83.1%	11					85.9	82.2	76.4					79.6	80.9	82.9			71.7	$13,456	$266	$13,189
Colo-NESCO Middle/High School	Public	5-12	919 West St	Colo	50056	Story County	Colo-NESCO Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 377-2282	216	20	10.8	42.6%	194 (89.8%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	51.9	191^st of 340 public high schools	43.8%		71.8	81^st of 338 public high schools	76.0%	110	64.3	91.7	72.7	71.4	77.3	78.3	76.7	78.6	79.2	81.8	62.9	50.0	69.6	70.0	60.7	57.1	68.2	$15,098	$523	$14,575
Madrid High School	Public	9-12	599 N Kennedy	Madrid	50156	Boone County	Madrid Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 795-3240	195	20	9.7	18.5%	183 (93.8%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	73	69^th of 340 public high schools	79.7%		75.2	61^st of 338 public high schools	82.0%	8					82.7	92.0	84.1					65.4	80.4	65.9			92.2	$15,049	$71	$14,978
Collins-Maxwell Middle/High School	Public	6-12	400 Metcalf St.	Maxwell	50161	Story County	Collins-Maxwell Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 387-1115	190	18	10.5	35.3%	173 (91.1%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.3%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	55.8	174^th of 340 public high schools	48.8%		46	216^th of 338 public high schools	36.1%	42		87.5	77.1	78.6	83.3	86.4	80.0		79.2	62.9	71.4	75.0	72.7	53.3		67.9	50.0	$17,207	$223	$16,984

Frequently Asked Questions about Gilbert High School

What is the racial makeup of Gilbert High School?

Students at Gilbert High School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Gilbert High School?

Gilbert High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gilbert Elementary School
Elementary : Gilbert Intermediate School
Middle : Gilbert Middle School

Is Gilbert High School a good school?

Yes! Gilbert High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 4^th of 340 Iowa high schools.

How many students attend Gilbert High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 509 students attended Gilbert High School.

What district is Gilbert High School in?

Gilbert Community School District

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