Guilford High School

ghs.guilfordschools.org

1,048 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Guilford High School, located in the coastal town of Guilford, Connecticut, is a high-performing public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a comprehensive curriculum, the school offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and elective pathways designed to prepare students for success in higher education and their future careers. The school operates under the Guilford Public Schools district, which consistently ranks among the top-performing districts in the state.

Beyond its rigorous academic offerings, Guilford High School places a significant emphasis on student well-being, community engagement, and holistic development. The school fosters a vibrant extracurricular culture, featuring a diverse range of athletic teams, performing arts programs, competitive clubs, and service-oriented organizations. Housed in a modern facility that integrates sustainable design, the school encourages an environment where students are challenged to think critically and participate actively in both the local community and the broader global landscape.

1,048

Total Students

87.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Guilford High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	822
Hispanic	94
Black	20
Asian	51
Two or More	50
Pacific Islander	1

White
822 (79.2 %)
Hispanic
94 (9.1 %)
Asian
51 (4.9 %)
Two or More
50 (4.8 %)
Black
20 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Guilford School District
Phone:	(203)453-2741
Website:	http://ghs.guilfordschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,048
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 9 230

Grade 10 264

Grade 11 264

Grade 12 290