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Gilbert Unified School District #41 (GUSD), also known as Gilbert Public Schools (GPS), is a
school district
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based in
Gilbert Gilbert may refer to:
People and fictional characters
* Gilbert (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters
*Gilbert (surname), including a list of people
Places Australia
* Gilbert River (Queensland)
* Gilbert River (South ...
,
Arizona
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,
United States
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in the
Phoenix metropolitan area
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. The district is the 7th largest in Arizona, and serves over 34,000 students at 39 schools across Gilbert,
Chandler
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Mesa, Arizona
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.
In 2018, the district was awarded "4th Best School District in America" by th
National Council for Home Safety and Securityand "Best Public School/District" in the ''Best of Gilbert 2018'' issue of the
East Valley Tribune
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.
As of spring 2019, thirteen GPS schools have earned the "A+ School of Excellence™ Award" from th
Arizona Educational Foundation
History
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In 1900, the first school, in Gilbert, was built on the southwest corner of Baseline and Cooper Roads.
This school was moved, in 1909, to the northeast corner of Guadalupe and Cooper Roads. It was named Highland because it was the highest land south of the Salt River.
These schools were part of the
Mesa Unified School District#4.
In 1913, with the completion of its first elementary school, the Gilbert School District #41 was formed.
The new school was located on the corner of Elliot and Gilbert roads, and consisted of four classrooms, two offices, an auditorium and a full basement below the auditorium.
In 1977, the building closed for classroom use and in 1982 it became the Gilbert Historical Museum.
In 1917, an election was held "for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a high school" in the recently formed Gilbert School District #41.
Gilbert's first high school,
Gilbert High School, opened in 1917 on the southwest corner of Gilbert and Elliot roads.
The first graduating class, consisting of 4 graduates, was in 1918.
Gilbert High School has since been relocated, and the original site is now the Gilbert Public Schools district administration building.
Since opening its first school in 1913, Gilbert Public Schools has grown to serve over 35,000 students at 40 schools across Gilbert, Chandler and Mesa, Arizona.
Schools
Schools in the district include: 26 elementary schools (
Pre K-
6); 6 junior high schools (
7-
8), 5 high schools (
9-
12), 2 Academies, 1 Global academy, and 1 Alternative Education (
7-
12).
High schools
Junior high schools
Elementary schools
(Enrollment 100th Day, 2018)
* Ashland Ranch - 819
* Augusta Ranch - 1019
* Boulder Creek - 633
* Burk - 382
* Canyon Rim - 842
* Carol Rae Ranch - 572
* Finley Farms - 652
* Gilbert Elementary - 527
* Greenfield Elementary - 955
* Harris - 460
* Highland Park - 888
* Houston - 395
* Islands - N/A
* Meridian - 831
* Mesquite - 599
* Oak Tree - 580
* Patterson - 601
* Pioneer - 553
* Playa del Rey - 460
* Quartz Hill - 663
* Settler's Point - 634
* Sonoma Ranch - 476
* Spectrum - 624
* Superstition Springs - 714
* Towne Meadows - 711
* Val Vista Lakes - 539
Academies and alternative education
* Canyon Valley School (Grades 9-12) - Alternative Education (322 enrolled as of 100th Day 2018)
* Distance Learning Online (Grades 7-12) — Gilbert Public Schools offers its own online schooling program through its Distance Learning Center. Classes range from History to Physical Education. Gilbert accepts credits earned from major online schools, such as Primavera.
* Global Academy - opened August, 2011
*
Gilbert Classical Academy
Gilbert Classical Academy (GCA) is a choice 7th-12th junior high and high school in the Gilbert Public Schools district. It opened in 2007, replacing the former Tech and Leadership Academy in that district which served 9th–12th grades.
Students ...
(Grades 7-12) — opened August 2007; replacing the GPS Technology and Leadership Academy (526 enrolled as of 100th Day 2018)
* Neely Traditional Academy (Grades K-6) — also known as Neely Elementary (779 enrolled as of 100th Day 2018)
* Performance Academy at Mesquite Elementary (Grades 4-8)
* Traditional Program at Canyon Rim Elementary (Grades K-6)
* Traditional Program at Spectrum Elementary (Grades K-6)
Awards
* The district was awarded "4th Best School District in America" by th
National Council for Home Safety and Securityin 2017 and 2018.
* GPS was voted "Best Public School/District" in the ''Best of Gilbert'' annual issues of the
East Valley Tribune
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Formerly a daily newspaper, the ''Tribune'' resulted from t ...
in 2017 and 2018. The runners up were
Chandler Unified School District
Chandler Unified School District serves most of the city of Chandler, Arizona, plus portions of Gilbert, and Queen Creek. The district serves over 45,000 students, making it the 3rd largest school district in Arizona.Higley Unified School District
The Higley Unified School District #60, abbreviated HUSD #60 is a school district in Gilbert, Arizona. The school district serves portions of Gilbert and Queen Creek. It is one of Arizona's fastest growing school districts, with modest continued ...
.
* Thirteen GPS schools have earned the "A+ School of Excellence™ Award" from th
Arizona Educational Foundationas of spring 2019.
* Playa del Rey Elementary School (Grades K-6) - opened in 1994. April 2011 was the second time the school has received the A+ 'School of Excellence' award. The Principal Robyn Conrad was named Arizona's principal of the year in October 2010.
* Neely Traditional Academy (Grades K-6) - is an
elementary school
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in
Gilbert, Arizona,
United States
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. The school was opened in 1981, and became in 1999. Neely received the National Blue Ribbon School award in 2009.
See also
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East Valley Institute of Technology
The East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) is a public school district serving the eastern portion of the Phoenix, Arizona metro area. It is a joint technological education district with programs are available to students at the member high sc ...
*
Mesa Public Schools
Mesa Public Schools (incorporated as Mesa Unified School District #4) is the largest public school district in the state of Arizona. Its approximately 64,000 students enjoy opportunities such as Montessori, International Baccalaureate, dual-langua ...
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1913 establishments in Arizona
School districts established in 1913