Gilbert High School

www.gilbertcsd.org

537 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gilbert High School, located at 312 Gretten in Gilbert, Iowa, serves as the sole high school for the Gilbert Community School District. Situated in a small, growing community just north of Ames, the school is known for maintaining a strong academic focus and fostering a supportive, tight-knit environment for its student body. The district consistently ranks among the top-performing school systems in the state of Iowa, emphasizing high expectations for student achievement and a robust commitment to college and career readiness.

Beyond academics, the school provides a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student organizations that encourage community involvement and leadership. The school’s culture is deeply connected to the broader Gilbert community, benefiting from active parental support and a dedication to preparing students for success in a rapidly changing world. Prospective families and community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, district news, and academic resources on their official website at http://www.gilbertcsd.org.

537

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gilbert High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	476
Hispanic	24
Black	6
Asian	22
Two or More	5
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
476 (88.6 %)
Hispanic
24 (4.5 %)
Asian
22 (4.1 %)
Black
6 (1.1 %)
Two or More
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Gilbert Comm School District
Phone:	(515)232-3738
Website:	http://www.gilbertcsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 9 140

Grade 10 117

Grade 11 143

Grade 12 137