Gilbert Public Schools earns A grade for third year

Gilbert Public Schools received an A letter grade from the Arizona Department of Education for the 2024-25 school year, marking the third consecutive year the district has earned the state's highest rating.

The Arizona Department of Education's accountability system evaluates schools and districts using measures that include academic proficiency and growth, graduation rates, subgroup improvement, college and career readiness and other performance indicators.

According to the district, 32 schools earned A grades and six schools earned B grades for the 2024-25 school year. All Gilbert Public Schools campuses received either an A or B rating, which the state classifies as excellent or highly performing.

Among the district's high schools, Campo Verde High School, Gilbert Classical Academy, Gilbert High School, Highland High School and Mesquite High School earned A ratings. Several elementary and junior high schools across the district also received A grades.

District officials said the results reflect continued academic performance across Gilbert Public Schools and noted that the district remains focused on ongoing improvement and student achievement.