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Top Performing 100% Graduation Rate - We are proud to be a National Blue Ribbon School, 'A' rated by the Arizona Department of Education, and ranked in the Top High Schools in the Nation by US News.
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Gilbert Classical Academy Applications for the 2025-26 school year are now being accepted for 7th-12th grade! Select this box, or go under Spartan Quicklinks at the top right of your screen to the GCA Application to submit your student's Application today!
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Successful athletics programs in the GPS Superstition Conference for Junior High Sports and AIA Sanctioned High School Sports.
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2022-23 GCA had 46 AP Scholars, 31 AP Scholars with Honors, 39 AP Scholars with Distinction, 2 National Merit Finalists, and 9 AP Commended Students.
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Our AP Programs allow GCA students to challenge themselves while preparing to apply to top universities. All core classes are Honors Level or Advanced Placement.
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Our many clubs are committed to furthering our GCA mission to develop students of impeccable character who embrace a passion for learning.
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GPS Nutrition Services is offering FREE Summer Meals for children 18 years or younger.
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Enjoy Summer Break!
District Office Summer Hours:
Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Closed Friday
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Gilbert Public Schools was awarded the 2025 Best Communities for Music Education in the nation by the NAMM Foundation for the 6th consecutive year, recognizing and celebrating the outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who have made music education a part of a well-rounded education.
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GCA is proud to celebrate our 86 graduating seniors. 85 students are college/university-bound and 1 are enlisting in the military. 71 have a GPA of 4.0 or higher and 1 is a Student Council officer
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Gilbert Public Schools honored employees across its 39 schools and departments to show appreciation for the positive difference GPS staff make every day for our students, families, and each other.
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Gilbert Classical Academy held their annual Awards Ceremony on April 22nd - celebrating the achievements and dedication of over 250 students, staff, and volunteers.
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Many GPS elementary schools are giving the graduating class of 2025 a chance to relive their fond childhood memories by inviting them back to the campuses where their learning journeys began, giving seniors a chance to reminisce while inspiring 6th graders as they look toward the future.
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Two teams from Gilbert Classical Academy’s (GCA) Business Club took part in State Finals for the Arizona Council on Economic Education (ACEE) Personal Finance and Economics Challenge at Mesa Community College Red Mountain Campus on April 11th.
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