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Christopher High

850 Day Rd., Gilroy, CA, 95020

About Christopher High

Christopher High School is a well-known public high school in Gilroy, California. It is part of the Gilroy Unified School District and serves grades 9–12. It has about 1,600 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 23:1. It is one of the best schools in the state. The school is known as one of the best because it has a lot of Advanced Placement classes and tests, with 44% of students taking them. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. 82% are minorities, and 38% are low-income. It is clear that the school is doing well in academics because 62% of its students are good at reading and 30% are good at math. Organized SAT and ACT testing opportunities help students reach their college goals. The school is in a neighborhood where the average home price is about $1,000,000. The school is known for having modern facilities and a strong sense of community. Christopher High School is one of the best schools in the area. Its main strengths are its high literacy rates and its dedication to getting students ready for college, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

Christopher High Contact Information

Address

850 Day Rd., Gilroy, CA, 95020

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Phone

(669) 205-5300

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 30%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 30% in Math and 62% in Reading.
72
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1667
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3215 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Christopher High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 17.52%
Asian 8.22%
Hispanic 64.97%
Black 2.16%
Two+ Races 6.48%
Native Am. 0.3%
White
17.52%
Asian
8.22%
Hispanic
64.97%
Black
2.16%
Two+ Races
6.48%
Native Am.
0.3%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1667
49.25%
821 Female
50.51%
842 Male

Student Population

1667 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

416 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Christopher High School's sports teams are doing better than ever. The boys' soccer team recently won the Blossom Valley Athletic League title after going undefeated in their division. The campus is still a place where students can get academic recognition. The Gilroy Unified School District gives out regional honors and scholarships to students who do well in school and in community service. The school is also helping the Class of 2026 reach important college-readiness goals this spring, such as setting aside time for tests and giving students chances to develop their leadership skills.

FAQ

Q1. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q2. What does Christopher High do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Respect, working together, and being responsible make sure that the school culture is safe, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Q3. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, mentoring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects help students do better in school and in life.

Q4. What kind of school experience do students get at Christopher High?

Ans. Christopher High has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and chances for personal growth.

Q5. Do they use traditional periods or block scheduling at Christopher High?

Ans. Christopher High has a traditional schedule with the same class rotations every day.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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