GILFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Gilford High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Gilford School District school district, located in Gilford, NH with about 488 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, Gilford High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Gilford High School, located in Gilford, New Hampshire, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Gilford School District (SAU 73), the school is situated in a picturesque Lakes Region community near Lake Winnipesaukee. The school maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence, providing a comprehensive curriculum that includes college-preparatory courses, career and technical education opportunities, and a variety of elective offerings designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.
Beyond academics, Gilford High School is known for fostering a supportive community environment with a robust extracurricular program. Students are encouraged to participate in a wide array of athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, which help to build leadership skills and school spirit. The school emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals, aiming to balance rigorous classroom standards with the social and emotional growth of its student body while maintaining close ties to the local Gilford community.
For more information, contact Gilford High School at (603) 524-7135 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gilford, NH 03249-7504
(603) 524-7135
http://ghs.sau73.org
GILFORD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gilford, NH with about 488 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Hampshire
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gilford School District
- Total Students:
- 488
- Teachers:
- 42
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 488 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GILFORD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.