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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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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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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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Spartan Announcements
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about Labor Day - No School
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about Gilbert Classical Academy 2026 Bond Information (opens in new window/tab)
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about Principal Mrs. Torbert's Weekly Letter (opens in new window/tab)
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about GPS College & Career Fair (opens in new window/tab)
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about Away for the Day - Student Cell Phone Use
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about No Cell Bell to Bell - Student Cell Phone Use
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about Important Tasks to Complete
GCA News & Events
GCA News
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Gilbert Classical Academy is one of the top public high schools in the Nation and in Arizona, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report school rankings. Out of a total of 18,000 high schools ranked nationally, GCA was recognized as number 79 and earned the number 2 ranking among public high schools in Arizona.
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about Here Today, Ready for Tomorrow
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about Has Your Student Signed Up for a Club or Extracurriculars this Year?
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about High School Students Partner with GPS Leadership to Shape Student Experience
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about Governing Board Brief - August 25, 2026
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about Actions with Academic: GPS commits to an increased number of Gifted-endorsed teachers to support advanced learners
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about GCA Enhances Campus Security and Access for the Spartan Family
![Gilbert Chamber Community Excellence Awards Nominations Open]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786631771/gilbertschoolsnet/n79upqmgufm35aokw8kg/CommunityExcellenceNomsOpen.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786631771/gilbertschoolsnet/n79upqmgufm35aokw8kg/CommunityExcellenceNomsOpen.png","width":512}])
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about 30th Annual Gilbert Chamber of Commerce Community Excellence Awards - Nominations Open
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about Governing Board Brief - August 11, 2026
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about GPS Operations Team Prepares Campuses for a Safe and Inspiring School Year