Gilford High School

ghs.sau73.org

499 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

499

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gilford High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	469
Hispanic	14
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
469 (94.0 %)
Hispanic
14 (2.8 %)
Two or More
9 (1.8 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Gilford School District
Phone:	(603)524-7135
Website:	http://ghs.sau73.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 9 128

Grade 10 125

Grade 11 130

Grade 12 116