Gilroy High School


Gilroy High School is a co-educational public school located in Gilroy, California, that serves the city of Gilroy. A part of the Gilroy Unified School District, is one of two public comprehensive high schools in the city and has an approximate enrollment of 1,500 students.

History

Gilroy High School opened in 1911 at the site that now houses South Valley Middle School on IOOF Ave. The campus moved to its current location in 1978.
The school served as a temporary mass vaccination site in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Curriculum

Gilroy High offers a variety of course options. There are more than 15 Advanced Placement courses offered. There are a variety of fine arts, such as choir, band, drama, and art. There are many Career and Technical Education programs, including automotive mechanics, animation, culinary arts, floral design, and sports medicine.
Starting with the Class of 2018, all students are expected to meet the University of California A-G entrance requirements. In addition, beginning with the Class of 2013, all students must complete 80 hours of community service during their high school careers.
Gilroy High is one of the few high schools offering Project Lead the Way's Biomedical Sciences program. This four-year program allows students to investigate the roles of biomedical professionals as they study the concepts of human medicine, physiology, genetics, microbiology, and public health.
Gilroy High completes the District's Spanish Dual Immersion K-12 Program by offering classes such as Biology in Spanish.

Athletics

The school's mascot is the mustang and all athletic teams representing the school go by the mustang nickname. The school's colors are blue, yellow and white. All of the school's athletic teams compete in the Central Coast Section.
The Boys Varsity Track and Field team won the CCS team championship in 2011.
FallWinterSpring
Marching Band Football Baseball
Volleyball Soccer Softball
Golf Wrestling Golf
Tennis Cheerleading Tennis
Cross Country Basketball Track & Field
Water Polo Swimming
Cheerleading Volleyball
Field Hockey Lacrosse
Gymnastics

Awards and recognition

Gilroy High received California's Distinguished School Awards in 1994 and 2009.

Notable alumni