Serving 24 students in grades 9-12, Gift - Gila Institute For Technology ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gift - Gila Institute For Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gift - Gila Institute For Technology's student population of 24 students has grown by 300% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
2001
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Careers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gift - Gila Institute For Technology is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
Hispanic
33%
49%
White
63%
33%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
41.2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gift - Gila Institute For Technology?
24 students attend Gift - Gila Institute For Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Gift - Gila Institute For Technology students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gift - Gila Institute For Technology?
Gift - Gila Institute For Technology has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gift - Gila Institute For Technology offer ?
Gift - Gila Institute For Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gift - Gila Institute For Technology part of?
Gift - Gila Institute For Technology is part of Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District.
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