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Gilbert Classical Academy Applications for the 2026-27 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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Aaccording to U.S. News & World Report GCA was recognized as the second-highest-ranking public school district high school in Arizona and the highest-ranking public school district high school in the Phoenix Metro area!
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Gilbert Classical Academy is proud to be A-Rated by the Arizona Department of Education!
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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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