Gila Bend High School

Gila Bend Unified District (4238)
308 N MARTIN AVE
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
156 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Gila Bend High School, located in the rural town of Gila Bend, Arizona, serves as the primary secondary education provider for the Gila Bend Unified School District. As a small, community-focused institution, the school is central to the town's identity, often serving as a hub for local events and student engagement. Due to the district's size, the high school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff are positioned to provide personalized attention to students, helping them navigate their academic and extracurricular pursuits in a tight-knit setting.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while addressing the unique needs of a diverse student population in a desert community. By maintaining a balance between rigorous coursework and student support services, Gila Bend High School strives to empower its graduates to succeed within their local community and beyond, fostering a culture of resilience and academic development.
156
Total Students
10.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    105 (67.3 %)
  • American Indian
    40 (25.6 %)
  • White
    5 (3.2 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Gila Bend Unified District (4238)
Phone: (928)683-2286
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 44
Grade 10 39
Grade 11 36
Grade 12 37
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
West-MEC Gila Bend
West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)
777 N LOGAN AVE
GILA BEND, AZ 85337 (0.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th